In a Better World
Hævnen
Synopsis
The lives of two Danish families cross each other, and an extraordinary but risky friendship comes into bud. But loneliness, frailty and sorrow lie in wait.
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Mikael Persbrandt
Anton
Trine Dyrholm
Marianne
Ulrich Thomsen
Claus
William Jøhnk Nielsen
Christian
Markus Rygaard
Elias
Martin Buch
Niels
Anette Støvelbæk
Hanne
Kim Bodnia
Lars
Tina Gylling Mortensen
Social Worker
Stig Hoffmeyer
Doctor
Camilla Bendix
Runner
Birthe Neumann
Doctor
Susanne Juhász
Nurse
Elsebeth Steentoft
Bodil Jørgensen
Wil Johnson
Eddy Kimani
Emily Mglaya
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 1, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 19, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.87x
-$2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susanne Bier
- Screenplay & Story
- Anders Thomas Jensen
- Original Score
- Johan Söderqvist
- Original Title
- Hævnen
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, Russian, Georgian, Swedish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $13M
- Production Studios
- Zentropa Entertainments
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susanne Bier
Anders Thomas Jensen, Susanne Bier
Johan Söderqvist
Morten Søborg
Pernille Bech Christensen, Morten Egholm
Sisse Graum Jørgensen, Peter Aalbæk Jensen, Peter Garde
Department Leadership Roster
Anders Thomas Jensen
Screenplay
Susanne Bier
Director
Johan Söderqvist
Original Music Composer
Sisse Graum Jørgensen
Producer
Peter Grant
Production Design
Pernille Bech Christensen
Editor
Morten Søborg
Director of Photography
Morten Egholm
Editor
Manon Rasmussen
Costume Design
Dennis Albrethsen
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About In a Better World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is In a Better World about?
The lives of two Danish families cross each other, and an extraordinary but risky friendship comes into bud. But loneliness, frailty and sorrow lie in wait.
Who directed In a Better World?
In a Better World was directed by Susanne Bier.
Who stars in In a Better World?
The principal cast of In a Better World includes Mikael Persbrandt, Trine Dyrholm, Ulrich Thomsen, William Jøhnk Nielsen, Markus Rygaard.
When was In a Better World released and how long is it?
In a Better World was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of In a Better World?
In a Better World had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $13M at the worldwide box office (0.87 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for In a Better World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In a Better World was composed by Johan Söderqvist.
What is the age rating and content advisory for In a Better World?
In a Better World holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).