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

Amy Renner

Jul. 7, 2011

In a Better World

Release Date: Friday, April 1, 2011 Limited

Susanne Bier, Anders Thomas Jensen

R Drama 1 hr, 59 m

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Plot

What's the story about?

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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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: —

Additional Information

MPA 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

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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 Hop, Source Code and Insidious. As a limited release, In a Better World was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

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