The Shadow in My Eye (2021)
Kernel Score: 87% · 539 ratings
Genres: War, Drama, History
Released: 2021-10-28
Runtime: 107 minutes
Where to watch The Shadow in My Eye
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
On March 21st, 1945, the British Royal Air Force set out on a mission to bomb Gestapo's headquarters in Copenhagen. The raid had fatal consequences as some of the bombers accidentally targeted a school and more than 120 people were killed, 86 of whom were children.
The Shadow in My Eye parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that The Shadow in My Eye is a somber, intense WWII drama based on a true story in which a bombing raid accidentally kills over 120 people, most of them children.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts a real WWII bombing raid and its aftermath, including the deaths of many schoolchildren, described as somber and intense.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Ole Bornedal
Cast
- Bertram Bisgaard Enevoldsen as Henry
- Ester Birch as Rigmor
- Ella Nilsson as Eva
- Malena Lucia Lodahl as Greta
- Fanny Leander Bornedal as Teresa
- Alex Høgh Andersen as Frederik
- Alban Lendorf as Peter
- James Tarpey as Reggie
- Casper Kjær Jensen as Svend Nielsen
- Danica Ćurčić as Rigmor's Mother
The Shadow in My Eye FAQ
Is The Shadow in My Eye good?
The Shadow in My Eye has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 539 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Shadow in My Eye?
In the US you can stream The Shadow in My Eye on Netflix.
Is The Shadow in My Eye OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that The Shadow in My Eye is a somber, intense WWII drama based on a true story in which a bombing raid accidentally kills over 120 people, most of them children.
What movies are like The Shadow in My Eye?
If you liked The Shadow in My Eye, try Schindler's List, Resistance, Diplomacy and Land of Mine.