Amundsen
2019, Norwegian. Directed by Espen Sandberg.
Not the story of a hero
The story of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, the leader of the first expedition to reach the South Pole in 1911, and the first person to reach both the North and South Poles in 1926. Follows his all-consuming drive as a polar explorer and the tragedy he brought on himself and others by sacrificing everything in the icy wastelands to achieve his dream.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Norwegian
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 197 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Amundsen is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Espen SandbergDirector
- Pål Sverre HagenRoald Amundsen
- Katherine WaterstonBess Magids
- Christian RubeckLeon Amundsen
- Trond Espen SeimFridtjof Nansen
- Mads Sjøgård PettersenHelmer Hanssen
- Ole Christoffer ErtvaagHjalmar Riiser-Larsen
- Ida Ursin-HolmKiss Bennett
- Fridtjov SåheimHjalmar Johansen
- Jonas Strand GravliLeif Dietrichson
- Ruby DagnallAline Amundsen
- Herbert NordrumKristian Presterud
- Ted OtisLincoln Ellsworth
Details
- Released
- 15 February 2019
- Country
- Czech Republic, Norway, Sweden
- Written by
- Ravn Lanesskog
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What Amundsen is based on
Amundsen is based on a true story.
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Amundsen: quick answers
Is Amundsen worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 197 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Amundsen?
Amundsen runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does Amundsen have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Amundsen. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Amundsen parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Amundsen yet.
Which OTT platform is Amundsen on?
Amundsen is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Amundsen?
If you liked Amundsen, try Tenzing, Against the Ice, Rob Roy.
Who directed Amundsen?
Amundsen (2019) was directed by Espen Sandberg and stars Pål Sverre Hagen, Katherine Waterston, Christian Rubeck.
What is Amundsen based on?
Amundsen is based on a true story.