Movie

The Five Obstructions

★ 7.0(179)20031h 30m

The Five Obstructions is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Denmark, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and SF Anytime. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Jørgen Leth, Lars von Trier
Release date: 2003-11-07
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: Danish
Box office: $279,032
Status: Released
Country: Belgium
Studio: Panic Productions

The Five Obstructions — trailer

About The Five Obstructions

The Five Obstructions is a 2003 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Jørgen Leth and Lars von Trier, starring Jørgen Leth, Lars von Trier and Claus Nissen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 179 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Five Obstructions in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1967, experimental filmmaker Jorgen Leth created a striking short film, The Perfect Human, starring a man and women sitting in a box while a narrator poses questions about their relationship and humanity. Years later, Danish director Lars von Trier made a deal with Leth to remake his film five times, each under a different set of circumstances and with von Trier's strictly prescribed rules. As Leth completes each challenge, von Trier creates increasingly further elaborate stipulations.

Cast

Jørgen Leth

Voice-over (from Det perfekte menneske) / Self - Director / +

Lars von Trier

Self / Obstructor (segment "The Conversations")

Claus Nissen

The Perfect Man (from Det perfekte menneske) (archive footage)

Majken Algren Nielsen

The Perfect Woman (from Det perfekte menneske) (archive footage)

Daniel Hernandez Rodriguez

The Perfect Man (segment "Cuba")

Jacqueline Arenal

The Perfect Woman (segment "Cuba")

Vivian Rosa

(segment "Cuba")

Patrick Bauchau

The Perfect Man / Voice-over (Brussels) / Speaker (Cartoon)

Alexandra Vandernoot

The Perfect Woman (segment "Brussels")

Marie Dejaer

Maid (segment "Brussels")

Pascal Perez

Couple (Man) (segment "Brussels")

Meschell Perez

Couple (Woman) (segment "Brussels")

Themes & keywords

third worldchallengeanimated scenedirectorfilmmakingmentor protégé relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Five Obstructions in Denmark?+

In Denmark, you can stream The Five Obstructions on Amazon Prime Video. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and SF Anytime.

Is The Five Obstructions on Netflix?+

The Five Obstructions is not on Netflix in Denmark right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.

How long is The Five Obstructions?+

The Five Obstructions has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in The Five Obstructions?+

The Five Obstructions stars Jørgen Leth, Lars von Trier, Claus Nissen, Majken Algren Nielsen and Daniel Hernandez Rodriguez.

When did The Five Obstructions come out?+

The Five Obstructions is a 2003 movie directed by Jørgen Leth and Lars von Trier.

What genre is The Five Obstructions?+

The Five Obstructions is Documentary film.

Who directed The Five Obstructions?+

The Five Obstructions was directed by Jørgen Leth and Lars von Trier.