Bleeder
Two stories for the price of one: a video store clerk tries to get acquainted with a waitress; a man beats his pregnant wife, unaware that her brother is a violent racist.
Where to watch Bleeder in United States
Criterion ChannelClick a service to open Bleeder there. Availability last verified on July 13, 2026.
Where is Bleeder streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Bleeder
Bleeder is a 1999 Danish-language drama and crime film directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. The cast is led by Kim Bodnia, Mads Mikkelsen, Rikke Louise Andersson. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Bleeder was produced by Kamikaze, Det Danske Filminstitut, and Scanbox Production and made in Denmark. It was released on August 6, 1999, and carries a 18 certification.
- Director
- Nicolas Winding Refn
- Writers
- Nicolas Winding Refn
- Release date
- August 6, 1999
- Original language
- Danish
- Age rating
- 18
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Denmark
- Budget
- $1 million
- Production
- Kamikaze, Det Danske Filminstitut, Scanbox Production
Bleeder cast & crew
Bleeder was directed by Nicolas Winding Refn and written by Nicolas Winding Refn.
The cast features Kim Bodnia as Leo, Mads Mikkelsen as Lenny, Rikke Louise Andersson as Louise, Liv Corfixen as Lea, Levino Jensen as Louis, and Zlatko Burić as Kitjo.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Peter Peter, cinematography is by Morten Søborg, and it was produced by Henrik Danstrup and Nicolas Winding Refn.
Is Bleeder worth watching?
Bleeder holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 212 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and crime, Bleeder is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Bleeder
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Cast of Bleeder
Kim Bodnia
Leo
Mads Mikkelsen
Lenny
Rikke Louise Andersson
Louise
Liv Corfixen
Lea
Levino Jensen
Louis
Zlatko Burić
Kitjo
Claus Flygare
Joe
Ole Abildgaard
Videobutik kunde
Gordana Radosavljevic
Mika
Marko Zecewic
Marko
Dusan Zecewic
Dusan
John Barimani
Kioskejer
Bleeder — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bleeder in United States?
Bleeder is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Bleeder on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Bleeder is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Bleeder in?
Bleeder is originally in Danish, with audio tracks including Danish, Serbian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bleeder?
Bleeder runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Bleeder rated?
Bleeder is rated 18. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 212 ratings.
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