Movie

We Shall Overcome

★ 7.3(43)20061h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Niels Arden Oplev
Release date: 2006-03-24
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: Danish
Status: Released
Country: Denmark
Studio: Zentropa Entertainments

About We Shall Overcome

We Shall Overcome is a 2006 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Niels Arden Oplev, starring Janus Dissing Rathke, Sarah Juel Werner and Bent Mejding. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 43 viewers. Below you can see where to watch We Shall Overcome in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A drama about a boy who's inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and challenges repressive school authority in 1969 Denmark.

Cast

Janus Dissing Rathke

Frits Johansen

Sarah Juel Werner

Iben

Bent Mejding

Lindum Svendsen, Skoleinspektør

Anders W. Berthelsen

Freddie Svale

Jens Jørn Spottag

Peder, Frits' far

Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis

Stine, Frits' mor

Gyrd Løfquist

Frits' bedstefar

Elin Reimer

Frits' bedstemor

Joy-Maria Frederiksen

Ibens Mutter

Steen Stig Lommer

Lærer Olsen

Kurt Ravn

Læge

Peter Hesse Overgaard

Erling

Themes & keywords

school frienddepressionrock 'n' rollright and justicemusic recorddenmarkbecoming an adultpenaltyparent child relationshipmusic teacherbraveryclassroomvillagecountry lifewar on freedom

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch We Shall Overcome in Mexico?+

We Shall Overcome is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is We Shall Overcome on Netflix?+

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How long is We Shall Overcome?+

We Shall Overcome has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in We Shall Overcome?+

We Shall Overcome stars Janus Dissing Rathke, Sarah Juel Werner, Bent Mejding, Anders W. Berthelsen and Jens Jørn Spottag.

When did We Shall Overcome come out?+

We Shall Overcome is a 2006 movie directed by Niels Arden Oplev.

What genre is We Shall Overcome?+

We Shall Overcome is Drama film.

Who directed We Shall Overcome?+

We Shall Overcome was directed by Niels Arden Oplev.