The Bench (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2000, The Bench is a drama film directed by Per Fly, running about 89 minutes. “He has a life, he isn't proud of, and a past that he doesn't want to remember.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kaj is a stubborn man with a great deal of pride. The former chef lives in a council flat. He has wasted his life and is now on a council job training scheme for the long-term unemployed, where he refuses to let the foreman of the activation project boss him about. When Kaj's daughter, with whom he has not been in touch for nineteen years, moves into the same council estate on the run from her violent husband, a change comes over Kaj. His initial instinct is to avoid her, but by chance he ends up helping to look after Jonas, her six-year-old son. For the first time for years Kaj need not survive on his own devices. Now he has responsibilities and a family of his own.
Who’s in it. The Bench stars Jesper Christensen as Kaj, Nicolaj Kopernikus as Stig, Jens Albinus as Kim and Sarah Boberg as Connie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Bench has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bench page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bench tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bench (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bench change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bench worth watching?
- The Bench holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bench?
- The Bench stars Jesper Christensen, Nicolaj Kopernikus, Jens Albinus, Sarah Boberg and Lars Brygmann.
- When was The Bench released?
- The Bench was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.