Ordet (1955)
Kernel Score: 87% · 403 ratings
Genres: Drama
Released: 1955-01-09
Runtime: 125 minutes
Where to watch Ordet
- Stream: The Criterion Channel, Darkroom
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
The three sons of devout Danish farmer Morten have widely disparate religious beliefs. Youngest son Anders shares his father's religion, but eldest son Mikkel has lost his faith, while middle child Johannes has become delusional and proclaims that he is Jesus Christ himself. When Mikkel's wife, Inger goes into a difficult childbirth, everyone's beliefs are put to the test.
Ordet parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Ordet is a 1955 Danish drama about a devout farming family whose differing religious faiths are tested by a difficult childbirth.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Henrik Malberg as Morten Borgen (uncredited)
- Birgitte Federspiel as Inger Borgen (uncredited)
- Emil Hass Christensen as Mikkel Borgen (uncredited)
- Preben Lerdorff Rye as Johannes Borgen (uncredited)
- Cay Kristiansen as Anders Borgen (uncredited)
- Ejner Federspiel as Peter Petersen (uncredited)
- Gerda Nielsen as Anne Petersen (uncredited)
- Sylvia Eckhausen as Kirstin Petersen (uncredited)
- Ann Elisabeth Groth as Maren Borgen (uncredited)
- Susanne Rud as Lilleinger Borgen (uncredited)
Ordet FAQ
Is Ordet good?
Ordet has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 403 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Ordet?
In the US you can stream Ordet on The Criterion Channel and Darkroom.
Is Ordet OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Ordet is a 1955 Danish drama about a devout farming family whose differing religious faiths are tested by a difficult childbirth.
What movies are like Ordet?
If you liked Ordet, try Diary of a Country Priest, The Gospel According to St. Matthew, First Reformed and Colonia.