Day of Wrath (1943)

Kernel Score: 87% · 247 ratings

Genres: Drama, History

Released: 1943-11-13

Runtime: 97 minutes

Where to watch Day of Wrath

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

In a Danish village in the early 1600s, a young woman named Anne, whose mother was thought to be a witch, develops sympathy toward an old woman, Marte, who is accused of witchcraft. The intervention of Anne's older but kindly husband, Pastor Absalon saved her mother -- but now, urged on by his overbearing mother, he refuses to help Marte. When Absalon's son returns home and is attracted to Anne, it's a matter of time before her family destiny catches up with her.

Day of Wrath parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that Day of Wrath is a 1943 historical drama set during a 17th-century witch hunt in Denmark.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts witch hunts and a burning at the stake, along with themes of betrayal and domination.
  • Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Involves infidelity and forbidden attraction between a stepmother and stepson figure.

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

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Director

Carl Theodor Dreyer

Cast

  • Thorkild Roose as Rev. Absalon Pederssøn (uncredited)
  • Lisbeth Movin as Anne Pedersdotter, Absalon's Second Wife (uncredited)
  • Preben Lerdorff Rye as Martin, Absalon's Son from First Marriage (uncredited)
  • Sigrid Neiiendam as Merete, Absalon's Mother (uncredited)
  • Anna Svierkier as Herlofs Marte (uncredited)
  • Albert Høeberg as The Bishop (uncredited)
  • Olaf Ussing as Laurentius (uncredited)
  • Preben Neergaard as Degn (uncredited)
  • Kirsten Andreasen as (uncredited)
  • Sigurd Berg as (uncredited)

Day of Wrath FAQ

Is Day of Wrath good?

Day of Wrath has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 247 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Day of Wrath?

In the US you can stream Day of Wrath on The Criterion Channel, watch it free with ads on Darkroom and Plex and rent it from Apple TV.

Is Day of Wrath OK for kids?

Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Day of Wrath is a 1943 historical drama set during a 17th-century witch hunt in Denmark.

What movies are like Day of Wrath?

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