A Fortunate Man(2018)
Lykke-Per
A Fortunate Man Synopsis
A gifted engineer flees his austere roots to pursue wealth and success among Copenhagen's elite. As he rises through the ranks of society, the pride propelling him threatens to be his ruin.
A Fortunate Man (2018) is a drama film directed by Bille August, released on August 30, 2018 with a runtime of 2h 42m. It stars Esben Smed, Katrine Greis-Rosenthal, Benjamin Kitter and Julie Christiansen. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 177 ratings.
- Director:
- Bille August
- Writers:
- Bille August, Anders Frithiof August, Henrik Pontoppidan
- Producers:
- Thomas Heinesen, Karin Trolle
- Cinematographer:
- Dirk Brüel
- Composer:
- Lorenz Dangel
- Production:
- Nordisk Film Denmark, Den Vestdanske Filmpulje, FilmFyn, Satel Film
- Status:
- Released
A Fortunate Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Esben Smed
as Lykke-Per
Katrine Greis-Rosenthal
as Jakobe Salomon
Benjamin Kitter
as Ivan Salomon
Julie Christiansen
as Nanny Salomon
Rasmus Bjerg
as Eybert
Ole Lemmeke
as Delft
Sara Viktoria
as Inger
Sophie Marie Jeppesen
as Lisbeth
Tommy Kenter
as Philip Salomon
Tammi Øst
as Lea Salomon
Jens Albinus
as Eberhardt Sidenius
Paul Hüttel
as Oberst Bjerregrav
Key crew
Directed by Bille August, written by Bille August, Anders Frithiof August and Henrik Pontoppidan, produced by Thomas Heinesen and Karin Trolle.
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A Fortunate Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 177 ratings.
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A Fortunate Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Fortunate Man online?
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A Fortunate Man (2018) is currently available to rent or buy from Viaplay, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, Blockbuster, SF Anytime and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A Fortunate Man?
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The main cast of A Fortunate Man (2018) includes Esben Smed, Katrine Greis-Rosenthal, Benjamin Kitter, Julie Christiansen and Rasmus Bjerg. The film was directed by Bille August. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Fortunate Man released?
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A Fortunate Man was released on August 30, 2018 and runs for 2h 42m.
Is A Fortunate Man worth watching?
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A Fortunate Man (2018) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 177 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.