Another Round (2020)

Kernel Score: 84% · 3,686 ratings · Rated NR

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Released: 2020-09-24

Runtime: 117 minutes

Is Another Round worth watching?

Must-watch. Four teachers test whether staying slightly drunk improves their lives. It's funny, then painful, then unexpectedly joyful, with a superb Mads Mikkelsen and an ending that lingers.

Watch it if you

  • like human dramas that mix comedy and sadness
  • enjoy Mads Mikkelsen
  • want a film about midlife and friendship

Skip it if you

  • want a straightforward comedy
  • find drinking-heavy stories hard going

Best for: Thoughtful night in

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Another Round

  • Stream: Netflix, Philo, Sundance Now
  • Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, YouTube Free, Plex
  • Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Four stagnant high school teachers decide to test out a theory that maintaining a constant level of intoxication will improve their overall lives.

Another Round parents' guide: ages 13+

Parents need to know that Another Round centers on teachers deliberately drinking to stay intoxicated during work, with heavy alcohol use and its consequences as the core subject.

  • Drinking, drugs & smoking: Intense — The plot revolves around teachers testing sustained daily intoxication, with drinking and its social effects shown throughout.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Another Round

If you liked Another Round, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • The Hunt (2012) — 90%: Same director and star in a harder, more painful drama.
  • The Holdovers (2023) — 86%: A teacher story with humour, sadness and a bond between mismatched people.
  • The Celebration (1998) — 87%: The director's Dogme film about family and uncomfortable truths.
  • The Teachers' Lounge (2023) — 82%: A teacher caught in a school drama, with human stakes.
  • Requiem for a Dream (2000) — 89%: A far darker portrait of addiction.
  • Beautiful Boy (2018) — 86%: A family story about addiction, hard but true.

Director

Thomas Vinterberg

Cast

  • Mads Mikkelsen as Martin
  • Thomas Bo Larsen as Tommy
  • Magnus Millang as Nikolaj
  • Lars Ranthe as Peter
  • Maria Bonnevie as Anika
  • Helene Reingaard Neumann as Amalie
  • Susse Wold as Rektor
  • Magnus Sjørup as Jonas
  • Silas Cornelius Van as Kasper
  • Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt as Sebastian

Another Round FAQ

Is Another Round worth watching?

Must-watch. Four teachers test whether staying slightly drunk improves their lives. It's funny, then painful, then unexpectedly joyful, with a superb Mads Mikkelsen and an ending that lingers.

Where can I watch Another Round?

In the US you can stream Another Round on Netflix, Philo and Sundance Now, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, YouTube Free and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Another Round OK for kids?

Another Round is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Another Round centers on teachers deliberately drinking to stay intoxicated during work, with heavy alcohol use and its consequences as the core subject.

What movies are like Another Round?

If you liked Another Round, try The Hunt, The Holdovers, The Celebration and The Teachers' Lounge.