The Five Obstructions (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2003, The Five Obstructions is a documentary film directed by Jørgen Leth, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Lars von Trier challenges his mentor, filmmaker Jørgen Leth, to remake Leth’s 1967 short film The Perfect Human five times, each with a different set of bizarre and challenging rules.
Who’s in it. The Five Obstructions stars Claus Nissen as The Perfect Man - from 'Det perfekte menneske' 1967, Lars von Trier as Himself - Obstructor / Lars von Trier, Majken Algren Nielsen as The Perfect Woman, from 'Det perfekte menneske' 1967) and Jacqueline Arenal as The Perfect Woman, Cuba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Five Obstructions has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Five Obstructions page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Five Obstructions tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Five Obstructions (2003)?
- In US, The Five Obstructions is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Five Obstructions worth watching?
- The Five Obstructions holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Five Obstructions?
- The Five Obstructions stars Claus Nissen, Lars von Trier, Majken Algren Nielsen, Jacqueline Arenal and Daniel Hernandez Rodriguez.
- When was The Five Obstructions released?
- The Five Obstructions was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.