Weekend (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1962, Weekend is a drama film directed by Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of better-off thirty-somethings meet for a weekend in Knud and Beth's home. The host couple is prone to bickering regularly. The married couples (Jan and Ilse, and Kjeld and Tove) that are visiting understand and try to stay out of the way. Bachelor Lars, however, comes into his own and is a constant source of provocative comments.
Who’s in it. Weekend stars Jens Østerholm as Lars, Birgit Brüel as Tove, Willy Rathnov as Kjeld and Elsebet Knudsen as Beth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Weekend has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Weekend page.
If you liked it. Fans of Weekend tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Weekend (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Weekend change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Weekend worth watching?
- Weekend holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Weekend?
- Weekend stars Jens Østerholm, Birgit Brüel, Willy Rathnov, Elsebet Knudsen and Bente Dessau.
- When was Weekend released?
- Weekend was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.