In a Better World Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jul. 7, 2011

In a Better World

Release Date: Friday, April 1, 2011 Limited

Director: Susanne Bier

Screenwriter: Susanne Bier • Anders Thomas Jensen

R Drama 1 hr, 59 m

3 / 5

60% WILL SEE 40% WON'T SEE

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: Anton is a doctor who commutes between his home in an idyllic town in Denmark, and his work at an African refugee camp. In these two very different worlds, he and his family are faced with conflicts that lead them to difficult choices between revenge and forgiveness. Anton and his wife Marianne, who have two young sons, are separated and struggling with the possibility of divorce. Their older, ten-year-old son Elias is being bullied at school, until he is defended by Christian, a new boy who has just moved from London with his father, Claus. Christian's mother recently lost her battle with cancer, and Christian is greatly troubled by her death. Elias and Christian quickly form a strong bond, but when Christian involves Elias in a dangerous act of revenge with potentially tragic consequences, their friendship is tested and lives are put in danger. Ultimately, it is their parents who are left to help them come to terms with the complexity of human emotions, pain and empathy.

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Crew Behind the Film

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The film's director Susanne Bier last directed Bird Box and Serena. The film's writer Susanne Bier last wrote Love Is All You Need and Rapt.

Director: Susanne Bier
Screenwriters: Susanne Bier
Anders Thomas Jensen

Studio: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Companies: —

Production Details

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for violent and disturbing content some involving preteens, and for language
Runtime: 1 hr, 59 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Hævnen
Language: English

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Release Dates

When was the film released?

In a Better World was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, April 1, 2011. in around 4 theaters There were 11 other movies released on the same date, including Source Code, Hop and Insidious. As a limited release, In a Better World was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.