Movie

This Life

“Some must die so others can live”

★ 6.1(27)20122h 2m

This Life is streaming on Netflix and Nordisk Film+ in Denmark, and available to rent or buy on Viaplay, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, Blockbuster, SF Anytime and Amazon Video. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

Where to watch This Life

🇩🇰 Denmark

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Good to know

Director: Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis
Release date: 2012-03-01
Runtime: 2h 2m
Language: Danish
Status: Released
Country: Denmark
Studio: Regner Grasten Film
Part of: Hvidstengruppen (samling)

About This Life

This Life is a 2012 movie in the Drama and War genres, directed by Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis, starring Jens Jørn Spottag, Bodil Jørgensen and Marie Bach Hansen. It has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 27 viewers. Below you can see where to watch This Life in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The true story of the Fiils: a family of innkeepers who, during Nazi-Germany's occupation of Denmark, took up arms against the German occupiers. But in the fight for freedom, some must die so that others may live.

Cast

Jens Jørn Spottag

Marius Fiil

Bodil Jørgensen

Gudrun Fiil

Marie Bach Hansen

Tulle Fiil

Thomas Ernst

Niels Fiil

Laura Winther Møller

Gerda Fiil

Mia Ejlerskov

Bitten Fiil

Jesper Riefensthal

Peter Sørensen

Bjarne Henriksen

Albert Carlo Iversen

Mads Wille

Ole Geisler / Axel Nielsen

Jesper Asholt

Thorup Petersen

Morten Christensen

Knud Christensen

Arne Siemsen

Søren Kristensen

Themes & keywords

denmarkworld war iiresistance fighternazi collaborationismwoman directornazi occupationgerman occupation of denmark

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch This Life in Denmark?+

In Denmark, you can stream This Life on Netflix and Nordisk Film+. It's also available to rent or buy on Viaplay, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, Blockbuster, SF Anytime and Amazon Video.

Is This Life on Netflix?+

Yes — This Life is available to stream on Netflix in Denmark.

How long is This Life?+

This Life has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

Who stars in This Life?+

This Life stars Jens Jørn Spottag, Bodil Jørgensen, Marie Bach Hansen, Thomas Ernst and Laura Winther Møller.

When did This Life come out?+

This Life is a 2012 movie directed by Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis.

What genre is This Life?+

This Life is Drama and War film.

Who directed This Life?+

This Life was directed by Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis.