Denmark gave us Lars von Trier, Vigo Mortensen and Mads Mikkelsen, and also boasts the most solid track record at the Oscars's for Best International Feature, with 10 nominations and three wins. Here are the best Danish-language to stream now.
Heretic (2024)
7.2
Though more philosophical than your typical horror film, Heretic still delivers the right amount of jump scares and thrills
The Remarkable Life of Ibelin (2024)
8.3
A gamer with disability crafts a life and community in online roleplay in this unconventional, moving documentary
The Guilty (2018)
9.0
A minimalist, razor-sharp thriller that will have you gasping for air.
The Dead Don’t Hurt (2024)
7.5
Viggo Mortensen directs this stunning alternative Western
Open Hearts (2002)
8.0
In this Danish drama, a car crash disrupts four lives, changing two couples’ relationships irrevocably
In Order of Disappearance (2014)
7.3
Norwegian Kill Bill
Arctic (2018)
7.5
The Hunt (2013)
9.8
A nightmarish drama dealing with complex questions, fully carried by Mads Mikkelsen’s unforgettable performance
Another Round (2020)
8.3
A social experiment goes awry in this Oscar-winning, Mads Mikkelsen-led tragicomedy
The Square (2017)
7.9
Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction (2023)
7.0
A playful comedy of errors set within the royal halls of a fairy tale kingdom
After the Wedding (2006)
9.3
A finely observed and elegant Danish drama starring the mighty Mads Mikkelsen