Ordet
1955, Danish. Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.
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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.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
- Rated
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7.9/10 from 437 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Ordet is streaming on Criterion Channel, TCM, and Darkroom in India.
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Cast & crew
- Carl Theodor DreyerDirector
- Henrik MalbergMorten Borgen (uncredited)
- Birgitte FederspielInger Borgen (uncredited)
- Emil Hass ChristensenMikkel Borgen (uncredited)
- Preben Lerdorff RyeJohannes Borgen (uncredited)
- Cay KristiansenAnders Borgen (uncredited)
- Ejner FederspielPeter Petersen (uncredited)
- Gerda NielsenAnne Petersen (uncredited)
- Sylvia EckhausenKirstin Petersen (uncredited)
- Ann Elisabeth GrothMaren Borgen (uncredited)
- Susanne RudLilleinger Borgen (uncredited)
- Ove RudPastor (uncredited)
- Henry SkjærThe Doctor (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 9 January 1955
- Country
- Denmark
- Written by
- Kaj Munk, Carl Theodor Dreyer
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Ordet: quick answers
Is Ordet worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 437 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ordet?
Ordet runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does Ordet have a post-credits scene?
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Ordet parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Ordet yet.
Which OTT platform is Ordet on?
Ordet is streaming on Criterion Channel, TCM, and Darkroom in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ordet?
If you liked Ordet, try Higher Ground, The Ledge, Tyler Perry's Divorce in the Black.
Who directed Ordet?
Ordet (1955) was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer and stars Henrik Malberg, Birgitte Federspiel, Emil Hass Christensen.