The Crossing
2020, Norwegian. Directed by Johanne Helgeland.
Finally there's a film about the war for the entire family!
One day, just before Christmas in 1942, Gerda's and Otto's parents are arrested for being part of the Norwegian resistance movement during the Second World War, leaving the siblings on their own. Following the arrest, they discover two Jewish children, Sarah and Daniel, hidden in a secret cupboard in their basement at home. It is now up to Gerda and Otto to finish what their parents started: To help Sarah and Daniel flee from the Nazis cross the border to neutral Sweden and reunite them with their parents.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Norwegian
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Crossing
The Crossing is streaming on Chai Flicks in India.
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Details
- Released
- 14 February 2020
- Original title
- Flukten over grensen
- Country
- Norway
- Written by
- Maja Lunde
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What The Crossing is based on
The Crossing is based on Over grensen, a novel by Maja Lunde.
Novel
Over grensen
By Maja Lunde
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The Crossing: quick answers
Is The Crossing worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Crossing?
The Crossing runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Crossing have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Crossing. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Crossing parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Crossing yet.
Which OTT platform is The Crossing on?
The Crossing is streaming on Chai Flicks in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Crossing?
If you liked The Crossing, try Alone in Berlin, Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog, Hope and Glory.
Who directed The Crossing?
The Crossing (2020) was directed by Johanne Helgeland and stars Anna Sofie Skarholt, Bo Lindquist-Ellingsen, Samson Steine.
What is The Crossing based on?
The Crossing is based on Over grensen, a novel by Maja Lunde.