A Fortunate Man
2018, Danish. Directed by Bille August.
A gifted engineer flees his austere roots to pursue wealth and success among Copenhagen's elite. As he rises through the ranks of society, the pride propelling him threatens to be his ruin.
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 177 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Bille AugustDirector
- Esben SmedLykke-Per
- Katrine Greis-RosenthalJakobe Salomon
- Benjamin KitterIvan Salomon
- Julie ChristiansenNanny Salomon
- Rasmus BjergEybert
- Ole LemmekeDelft
- Sara ViktoriaInger
- Sophie Marie JeppesenLisbeth
- Tommy KenterPhilip Salomon
- Tammi ØstLea Salomon
- Jens AlbinusEberhardt Sidenius
- Paul HüttelOberst Bjerregrav
Details
- Released
- 30 August 2018
- Original title
- Lykke-Per
- Country
- Denmark, Austria
- Written by
- Bille August, Anders Frithiof August
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News & fan talk
What A Fortunate Man is based on
A Fortunate Man is based on Lucky Per, an 1898 novel by Henrik Pontoppidan.
Novel · 1898
Lucky Per
By Henrik Pontoppidan
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A Fortunate Man: quick answers
Is A Fortunate Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 177 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Fortunate Man?
A Fortunate Man runs 162 minutes (2h 42m).
Does A Fortunate Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Fortunate Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Fortunate Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for A Fortunate Man yet.
Which OTT platform is A Fortunate Man on?
A Fortunate Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 August 2018. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Fortunate Man?
If you liked A Fortunate Man, try Lost Illusions, Pelle the Conqueror, Stormskerry Maja.
Who directed A Fortunate Man?
A Fortunate Man (2018) was directed by Bille August and stars Esben Smed, Katrine Greis-Rosenthal, Benjamin Kitter.
What is A Fortunate Man based on?
A Fortunate Man is based on Lucky Per, an 1898 novel by Henrik Pontoppidan.