The Commune
“You Choose Your Family”
A funny and moving story of family and free love set in a freewheeling 1970s commune. When Anna and Erik inherit a huge house, they gather a motley crew of cohabitants to reinvigorate their lives, forcing them to reconcile their new values with old habits.
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Where is The Commune streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FlixFling |
| Germany | Joyn Plus, Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Commune
The Commune is a 2016 Danish-language drama film directed by Thomas Vinterberg. The cast is led by Ulrich Thomsen, Trine Dyrholm, Helene Reingaard Neumann. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Commune was produced by Topkapi Films, Zentropa Entertainments, and Det Danske Filminstitut and made in Denmark and Netherlands. It was released on January 14, 2016.
- Director
- Thomas Vinterberg
- Writers
- Thomas Vinterberg, Tobias Lindholm
- Release date
- January 14, 2016
- Original language
- Danish
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Denmark, Netherlands
- Production
- Topkapi Films, Zentropa Entertainments, Det Danske Filminstitut
The Commune cast & crew
The Commune was directed by Thomas Vinterberg and written by Thomas Vinterberg and Tobias Lindholm.
The cast features Ulrich Thomsen as Erik, Trine Dyrholm as Anna, Helene Reingaard Neumann as Emma, Lars Ranthe as Ole, Julie Agnete Vang as Mona, and Fares Fares as Allon.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Fons Merkies, cinematography is by Jesper Tøffner, and it was produced by Morten Kaufmann and Sisse Graum Jørgensen.
Is The Commune worth watching?
The Commune holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 219 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Commune is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Commune
In United States, you can stream The Commune on Netflix, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Commune
Ulrich Thomsen
Erik
Trine Dyrholm
Anna
Helene Reingaard Neumann
Emma
Lars Ranthe
Ole
Julie Agnete Vang
Mona
Fares Fares
Allon
Magnus Millang
Steffen
Martha Sofie Wallstrøm Hansen
Freja
Anne Gry Henningsen
Ditte
Sebastian Grønnegaard Milbrat
Vilads
Rasmus Lind Rubin
Peter
Jakob Højlev Jørgensen
The lawyer
The Commune — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Commune in United States?
The Commune is streaming on Netflix, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Commune on Netflix?
Yes — The Commune is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Commune in?
The Commune is originally in Danish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Commune?
The Commune runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
▸What is The Commune rated?
It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 219 ratings.
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