Becoming Astrid (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2018, Becoming Astrid is a drama and history film directed by Pernille Fischer Christensen, running about 123 minutes. “Be the author of your own story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Astrid Lindgren was very young something happened that affected her profoundly, and this combination of both miracle and calamity came to shape her entire life. It was an event that transformed her into one of the most inspiring women of our age and the storyteller a whole world would come to love. This is the story of when a young Astrid, despite the expectations of her time and religious upbringing, decided to break free from society's norms and follow her heart.
Who’s in it. Becoming Astrid stars Alba August as Astrid Lindgren, Maria Bonnevie as Hanna, Trine Dyrholm as Marie and Henrik Rafaelsen as Blomberg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Becoming Astrid has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, OVID and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Becoming Astrid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Becoming Astrid tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Becoming Astrid (2018)?
- In US, Becoming Astrid is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, OVID and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Becoming Astrid worth watching?
- Becoming Astrid holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Becoming Astrid?
- Becoming Astrid stars Alba August, Maria Bonnevie, Trine Dyrholm, Henrik Rafaelsen and Magnus Krepper.
- When was Becoming Astrid released?
- Becoming Astrid was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.