We Shall Overcome
2006, Danish. Directed by Niels Arden Oplev.
A drama about a boy who's inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and challenges repressive school authority in 1969 Denmark.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Niels Arden OplevDirector
- Janus Dissing RathkeFrits Johansen
- Sarah Juel WernerIben
- Bent MejdingLindum Svendsen, Skoleinspektør
- Anders W. BerthelsenFreddie Svale
- Jens Jørn SpottagPeder, Frits' far
- Anne-Grethe Bjarup RiisStine, Frits' mor
- Gyrd LøfquistFrits' bedstefar
- Elin ReimerFrits' bedstemor
- Joy-Maria FrederiksenIbens Mutter
- Steen Stig LommerLærer Olsen
- Kurt RavnLæge
- Peter Hesse OvergaardErling
Details
- Released
- 24 March 2006
- Original title
- Drømmen
- Country
- Denmark
- Written by
- Niels Arden Oplev, Steen Bille
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We Shall Overcome: quick answers
Is We Shall Overcome worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is We Shall Overcome?
We Shall Overcome runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does We Shall Overcome have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for We Shall Overcome. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
We Shall Overcome parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is We Shall Overcome on?
We Shall Overcome isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like We Shall Overcome?
If you liked We Shall Overcome, try 20th Century Women, The Hunt, Steve.
Who directed We Shall Overcome?
We Shall Overcome (2006) was directed by Niels Arden Oplev and stars Janus Dissing Rathke, Sarah Juel Werner, Bent Mejding.