Movie

A War

“Duty goes beyond the battlefield.”

★ 6.6(235)20151h 55m

A War is available to rent or buy on Viaplay, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, Blockbuster, SF Anytime and Amazon Video in Denmark. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

Where to watch A War

🇩🇰 Denmark

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Good to know

Director: Tobias Lindholm
Release date: 2015-09-10
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: Danish
Box office: $1,113,277
Status: Released
Country: Denmark
Studio: AZ Celtic Films

A War — trailer

About A War

A War is a 2015 movie in the Drama and War genres, directed by Tobias Lindholm, starring Pilou Asbæk, Tuva Novotny and Søren Malling. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 235 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A War in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Company commander Claus Michael Pedersen and his men are stationed in Helmand, Afghanistan. Meanwhile back in Denmark, with a husband at war and three children missing their father, everyday life is a struggle for Claus' wife Maria. During a routine mission, the soldiers are caught in heavy Taliban crossfire. In order to save his men, Claus makes a decision that ultimately sees him return to Denmark accused of a war crime.

Cast

Pilou Asbæk

Claus Michael Pedersen

Tuva Novotny

Maria Pedersen

Søren Malling

Martin R. Olsen

Charlotte Munck

Lisbeth Danning

Dar Salim

Najib Bisma

Dulfi Al-Jabouri

Lutfi Hassan

Alex Høgh Andersen

Anders

Jakob Frølund

Terkel Sand

Phillip Sem Dambæk

Brian Brask

Petrine Agger

Ulla

Martin Tamm Andersen

Michael Chidekel

Christian 'Krølle' Pedersen

Kenneth 'Slagter' Jensen

Themes & keywords

armyafghanistanfamily

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A War in Denmark?+

In Denmark, A War is available to rent or buy on Viaplay, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, Blockbuster, SF Anytime and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is A War on Netflix?+

A War is not on Netflix in Denmark right now.

How long is A War?+

A War has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in A War?+

A War stars Pilou Asbæk, Tuva Novotny, Søren Malling, Charlotte Munck and Dar Salim.

When did A War come out?+

A War is a 2015 movie directed by Tobias Lindholm.

What genre is A War?+

A War is Drama and War film.

Who directed A War?+

A War was directed by Tobias Lindholm.