The Danish Girl Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jan. 31, 2016

The Danish Girl

Release Date: Friday, November 27, 2015 NYC/LA

Director: Tom Hooper

Starring: Eddie Redmayne • Alicia Vikander • Matthias Schoenaerts • Ben Whishaw • Amber Heard

R Drama N/A

4.1 / 5

66% WILL SEE 34% WON'T SEE

Coming Soon On Amazon

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: The remarkable love story inspired by the lives of artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener (portrayed by Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander), directed by Tom Hooper. Lili and Gerda's marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili's groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Danish Girl.

Eddie Redmayne
... Einar Wegener / Lili Elbe

Jupiter Ascending, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Alicia Vikander
... Gerda Wegener

Rumours, Submergence
M
Matthias Schoenaerts
Amsterdam, The Old Guard 2
B
Ben Whishaw
Paddington in Peru, Black Doves (series)
Amber Heard
... Oola

The Pineapple Express, Machete Kills

Crew Behind the Film

The The Danish Girl behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Tom Hooper last directed Cats and Les Misérables. The film's writer Lucinda Coxon last wrote One Life and The Little Stranger.

Director: Tom Hooper
Screenwriter: Lucinda Coxon
Producers: Anne Harrison
Gail Mutrux
Linda Reisman
Per Saari

Studios: Focus Features
Production Company: Blossom Films; Pretty Pictures; Working Title Films

Production Details

What we know about the The Danish Girl movie production.

Key Facts

World premiere at the Venice International Film Festival and screening at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Based on the novel of the same name by David Ebershoff.

Production Updates for The Danish Girl

Oct 2015

Completed

Changed The Danish Girl movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Sep 2015

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Mar 2015

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

May 2014

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Tom Hooper is attached to direct. Eddie Redmayne is attached to star. Previously set up at Fox in September 2009.

Oct 2010

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Nov 2008

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language and some horror violence
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

All Trailers

Watch official The Danish Girl movie trailers and clips.

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The Danish Girl

Theatrical Trailer

Release Dates

When was the film released?

The Danish Girl was released in New York / Los Angeles on Friday, November 27, 2015. There were 6 other movies released on the same date, including Submerged, The Wonders and The Summer of Sangailé.