Young Andersen (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2005, Young Andersen is a drama film directed by Rumle Hammerich, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A powerful modern film narrative, set in a historical framework, about the crucial encounter between vulnerable eighteen-year-old Hans Christian Andersen, who rates himself so highly, and Mr. Meisling, the cynical school principal. An encounter that fundamentally transforms Hans Christian's life.
Who’s in it. Young Andersen stars Simon Dahl Thaulow as H.C. Andersen, Henning Jensen as Rektor Meisling, Peter Steen as Gamle H.C. Andersen and Tuva Novotny as Henriette Wulff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Young Andersen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young Andersen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Andersen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Young Andersen (2005)?
- In GB, Young Andersen is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Young Andersen worth watching?
- Young Andersen holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Young Andersen?
- Young Andersen stars Simon Dahl Thaulow, Henning Jensen, Peter Steen, Tuva Novotny and Annemarie Malle Klixbüll.
- When was Young Andersen released?
- Young Andersen was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.