Sort by Number of Votes - Most Rated Movies and TV Shows With Joen Højerslev

1. The Bridge (2011–2018)

TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller

When a body is found on the bridge between Denmark and Sweden, right on the border, Danish inspector Martin Rohde and Swedish Saga Norén have to share jurisdiction and work together to find the killer.

Stars: Sofia Helin, Rafael Pettersson, Sarah Boberg, Candice van Litsenborgh

Votes: 76,936

2. The Rain (2018–2020)

TV-MA | 45 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

After a brutal virus wipes out most of the population, two young siblings embark on a perilous search for safety.

Stars: Alba August, Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, Lukas Løkken

Votes: 41,612

3. Forbrydelsen (2007–2012)

TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Police detective Sarah Lund investigates difficult cases with personal and political consequences.

Stars: Sofie Gråbøl, Morten Suurballe, Lars Mikkelsen, Bjarne Henriksen

Votes: 30,234

4. Journal 64 (2018)

Not Rated | 119 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller

A series of mysterious disappearances in 2006 are eerily connected to the same institution.

Director: Christoffer Boe | Stars: Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Fares Fares, Johanne Louise Schmidt, Søren Pilmark

Votes: 19,512

5. The Promised Land (2023)

R | 127 min | Biography, Drama, History

The story of Ludvig Kahlen who pursued his lifelong dream: To make the heath bring him wealth and honor.

Director: Nikolaj Arcel | Stars: Mads Mikkelsen, Amanda Collin, Simon Bennebjerg, Melina Hagberg

Votes: 16,964

6. Skyggen i mit øje (2021)

TV-MA | 107 min | Drama, History, War

The fates of several Copenhagen residents collide when a WWII bombing mission accidentally targets a school full of children.

Director: Ole Bornedal | Stars: Bertram Bisgaard Enevoldsen, Ester Birch, Ella Josephine Lund Nilsson, Malena Lucia Lodahl

Votes: 16,701

7. Equinox (2020)

TV-MA | 43 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

Astrid was traumatized by the mysterious disappearance of a school class in 1999. Twenty years later, when she finds out that the only survivor from 1999 mysteriously died, Astrid sets off to discover what really happened.

Stars: Danica Curcic, Lars Brygmann, Karoline Hamm, Hanne Hedelund

Votes: 7,920

8. Darkland (2017)

Not Rated | 112 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A successful doctor who loses his little brother in a gang-related assault gives up his privileged life to become a masked warrior and avenge his brother's death.

Director: Fenar Ahmad | Stars: Dar Salim, Stine Fischer Christensen, Ali Sivandi, Dulfi Al-Jabouri

Votes: 7,502

9. Darkness: Those Who Kill (2019– )

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Thriller

Investigator Jan and profiler Louise constantly move around in the thrilling periphery of a murderer's view as they link a series of killings.

Stars: Natalie Madueño, Simon Sears, Tobias Santelmann, Jess Boye

Votes: 5,874

10. Bedrag (2016–2019)

TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A big Danish sustainable energy company has had an enormous, suspect growth. Problems start, when an employee's body is found and cop detective Justesen starts investigating Energreen.

Stars: Esben Smed, Thomas Hwan, Natalie Madueño, Thomas Bo Larsen

Votes: 4,889

11. DNA (I) (2019– )

321 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Five years after his daughter's disappearance, Danish police officer Rolf discovers a fatal flaw in the DNA database and might finally be able to find her.

Stars: Anders W. Berthelsen, Zofia Wichlacz, Charlotte Rampling, Olivia Joof Lewerissa

Votes: 3,741

12. Hvidsten gruppen (2012)

Not Rated | 122 min | Drama, War

The true story of the Fiil family - a family of innkeepers who during Nazi-Germany's occupation of Denmark took up arms against the German occupiers, but in the fight for freedom, some must die so that others may live.

Director: Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis | Stars: Jens Jørn Spottag, Bodil Jørgensen, Thomas Ernst, Laura Winther Møller

Votes: 3,072

13. Margrete: Queen of the North (2021)

Unrated | 120 min | Biography, Drama, History

1402. Queen Margrete is ruling Sweden, Norway and Denmark through her adopted son, Erik. But a conspiracy is in the making and Margrete finds herself in an impossible dilemma that could shatter her life's work: the Kalmar Union.

Director: Charlotte Sieling | Stars: Trine Dyrholm, Søren Malling, Morten Hee Andersen, Jakob Oftebro

Votes: 2,934

14. Huset (2023)

58 min | Crime, Drama

Four prison officers are forced to make some major changes in the prison they work in to help save their jobs, but those changes disrupt the fragile power balance among the inmates and turn daily life into a battle for survival.

Stars: Sofie Gråbøl, David Dencik, Youssef Wayne Hvidtfeldt, Charlotte Fich

Votes: 1,984

15. Krøniken (2004–2007)

58 min | Drama

Starting in 1949, the series follows four young Danes through 25 years of history and personal developments in a story about finding yourself in a world of changes.

Stars: Anne Louise Hassing, Anders W. Berthelsen, Maibritt Saerens, Waage Sandø

Votes: 1,804

16. Herrens veje (2017–2018)

60 min | Drama

The story centers on a family of priests: Johannes, Elisabeth, and their sons August and Christian. Johannes is God-like to his sons--he gives, loves, and punishes. His favoritism for ... See full summary »

Stars: Lars Mikkelsen, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen, Simon Sears, Fanny Louise Bernth

Votes: 1,711

17. Chosen (2022)

TV-MA | 41 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

A teenager finds her world turned upside down when she discovers the disturbing truth lurking in her sleepy Danish town.

Stars: Malaika Berenth Mosendane, Andrea Heick Gadeberg, Andreas Dittmer, Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt

Votes: 1,653

18. The Bridge (2011–2018)
Episode: Avsnitt 4 (2011)

TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Knowing the killer has carefully planned his crimes, Saga and Martin wonder whether they can catch him off guard by doing something he doesn't expect.

Director: Charlotte Sieling | Stars: Sofia Helin, Kim Bodnia, Dag Malmberg, Ellen Hillingsø

Votes: 1,182

19. Oxen (2023– )

43 min | Thriller

War veteran and former hunter soldier Niels Oxen, Denmark's most decorated soldier ever. Sent home with war trauma, he tries to create meaning in life and to make everyday life fit together.

Stars: Jacob Lohmann, Josephine Park, Ellen Hillingsø, Hanne Hedelund

Votes: 885

20. Offscreen (2006)

93 min | Drama, Horror, Romance

Actor Nicolas Bro reigns supreme in the role of Nicolas Bro # a man intent on making a film about himself. After his director friend Christoffer Boe lends him a camera, his selfmonitoring is so hair-raisingly private that it becomes impossible to separate fact from fiction.

Director: Christoffer Boe | Stars: Nicolas Bro, Lene Maria Christensen, Karen Margrethe Bjerre, Christoffer Boe

Votes: 713

21. The Rain (2018–2020)
Episode: Keep It Together (2019)

TV-MA | 43 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plagued by frightening visions, Rasmus takes his fate into his own hands. Sarah's health worsens. Jean and Lea share a tender moment.

Director: Josefine Kirkeskov | Stars: Alba August, Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, Lukas Løkken

Votes: 623

22. Baltic Crimes (2014– )

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Crime series set on the German Poland border. Police gain the help of an ex convict, a former prosecutor convicted of murder.. With her experience and help the crimes are solved whilst she deals with family and community issues.

Stars: Katrin Sass, Rainer Sellien, Max Hopp, Rikke Lylloff

Votes: 485

23. Dansen (2008)

90 min | Drama

When a woman falls for the electrician at the dance studio she runs, she must face his difficult past.

Director: Pernille Fischer Christensen | Stars: Trine Dyrholm, Anders W. Berthelsen, Birthe Neumann, Micki Chow

Votes: 409

24. Equinox (2020)
Episode: Det kommer til at ske igen (2020)

TV-MA | 46 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

A chilling phone call during Astrid's radio show stirs up memories about her sister's disappearance and spurs her to investigate what really happened.

Director: Søren Balle | Stars: Danica Curcic, Lars Brygmann, Karoline Hamm, Hanne Hedelund

Votes: 344

25. Neon Heart (2018)

86 min | Drama

Laura and Niklas are handicap helpers. She was in porn and he in detox. Laura tries to speak with her ex, Niklas. Niklas tries to speak with his teen brother, who's in bad company.

Director: Laurits Flensted-Jensen | Stars: Vic Carmen Sonne, Karen Sigrid Arild Albrechtsen, Nicklas Svale Andersen, Christian Andersen Busk

Votes: 341

26. Camping (2009)

79 min | Comedy, Drama

A grief-stricken dysfunctional family goes camping.

Director: Jacob Bitsch | Stars: Mia Lyhne, Kirsten Lehfeldt, Oliver Brandel, Heine Ankerdal

Votes: 340

27. Ticket to Romance (2008)

104 min | Comedy, Romance

The movie centers around a Danish teacher and his adult students in the Danish port town of Korsør and deals with life, poetry, artificial insemination, lesbian couple etc.

Director: Gert Fredholm | Stars: Carsten Bjørnlund, Lærke Winther, Kurt Ravn, Bjarne Henriksen

Votes: 317

28. Forbrydelsen (2007–2012)
Episode: Afsnit 3 (2009)

TV-MA | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Ex-soldier Raben is on the run and he looks up a former army chaplain who gets him in contact with yet another ex-soldier, Kruger. They meet, but Kruger wants nothing to do with the past.

Director: Fabian Wullenweber | Stars: Sofie Gråbøl, Nicolas Bro, Charlotte Guldberg, Preben Kristensen

Votes: 308

29. Equinox (2020)
Episode: Pigen er væk (2020)

TV-MA | 46 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

Astrid returns to her childhood home to look for clues. Ida's relationship with Jakob unfolds and his fascination with a mysterious book takes root.

Director: Søren Balle | Stars: Danica Curcic, Lars Brygmann, Karoline Hamm, Hanne Hedelund

Votes: 293

30. Forbrydelsen (2007–2012)
Episode: Afsnit 7 (2009)

TV-MA | 61 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Sarah has found the chaplain, who's wounded and she pursues the perpetrator. But she's attacked by him and barely survives. Meanwhile, Raben is still on the run, but Special Branch is watching him.

Director: Charlotte Sieling | Stars: Sofie Gråbøl, Nicolas Bro, Charlotte Guldberg, Preben Kristensen

Votes: 289

31. Den store stilhed (2022)

95 min | Drama

A 29-year-old woman prepares to take her perpetual vows at a convent when her estranged brother unexpectedly shows up, unearthing a secret family tragedy.

Director: Katrine Brocks | Stars: Kristine Kujath Thorp, Elliott Crosset Hove, Karen-Lise Mynster, Petrine Agger

Votes: 288

32. Equinox (2020)
Episode: Hvad er det du ser, når du sover? (2020)

TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

Jakob leads Ida, Amelia and Falke to the island for the equinox. After learning more about the strange symbol, Astrid questions a former teacher.

Director: Søren Balle | Stars: Danica Curcic, Lars Brygmann, Karoline Hamm, Hanne Hedelund

Votes: 279

33. Equinox (2020)
Episode: Alt på plads, plads til alt (2020)

TV-MA | 43 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

The pieces begin to fall into place for Astrid with help from Ida's old friend, but the visions that plagued her as a child shake her hold on reality.

Director: Søren Balle | Stars: Danica Curcic, Lars Brygmann, Karoline Hamm, Hanne Hedelund

Votes: 270

34. Equinox (2020)
Episode: Jeg hører stemmer (2020)

TV-MA | 41 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

A return address yields more clues, but Astrid's relentless search for answers causes concern. Ida feels lost and alone after the events on the island.

Director: Mads Matthiesen | Stars: Danica Curcic, Karoline Hamm, Lars Brygmann, Viola Martinsen

Votes: 260

35. Hånd i hånd (2018– )

42 min | Comedy, Romance

Anders and Lise, a married couple in their 30s,start seeing a couples' counselor in hopes of restoring the love and relationship they began seven years earlier.

Stars: Ditte Ylva Olsen, Esben Dalgaard, Rasmus Bjerg, Stephania Potalivo

Votes: 226

36. The Penultimate (2020)

123 min | Drama

An insignificant Water Inspector enters at a remote building only to find himself trapped inside, facing a Kafkaesque maze of obstacles.

Director: Jonas Kærup Hjort | Stars: Joen Højerslev, Joen Bille, Anne Fletting, Malene Melsen

Votes: 224

37. The Christmas Family (2014)

90 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Six-year-old Hugo Christmas gets the surprise of his life when he discovers a magical elf hiding in his house. He can only return to his world next Christmas, so he hopes to find shelter ... See full summary »

Director: Carsten Rudolf | Stars: Pelle Falk Krusbæk, Herman Knop, Alfred Bjerre Larsen, Liv Leman Brandorf

Votes: 209

38. Stille liv (2023)

102 min | Drama

A coming-of-age story about two adolescents facing racism in their adopted families, while confronting a society where immigration has become a divisive issue.

Director: Malene Choi | Stars: Cornelius Won Riedel-Clausen, Bjarne Henriksen, Bodil Jørgensen, Clara Thi Thanh Jensen

Votes: 203

39. Det grå guld (2013)

92 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

Discarded by society, let down by their bank and evicted from their homes, three senior citizens plan a nice little bank robbery to set things right. But things don't go quite that easy...

Director: Shaky González | Stars: Birthe Neumann, Lars Knutzon, Kurt Ravn, Anders Matthesen

Votes: 195

40. Letters for Amina (2017)

88 min | Drama

During Janus stay at a psychiatric hospital, the letters from Amina was what kept him alive. Now the letters have stopped, so he sets out to find out what happened to her, whatever the cost may be.

Director: Jacob Bitsch | Stars: Esben Smed, Munir Avn, Evrim Benli, Morten Bjørn

Votes: 194

41. Nordland '99 (2022– )

25 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When a young man disappears in 1999, his friends and sister's search for him uncovers scary truths about their small town.

Stars: Elias Budde Christensen, Emilie Kroyer Koppel, Troels Lyby, Noa Risbro Hjerrild

Votes: 176

42. Far til fire's vilde ferie (2015)

80 min | Comedy, Family

The family is set to go on holiday by the Shallow Sea and stay in Mrs. Sejersen's beach house. They have been looking forward to their holiday at the beach house, but their excitement is ... See full summary »

Director: Giacomo Campeotto | Stars: Sigurd Philip Dalgas, Emilie Werner Semmelroth, Karoline Hamm, Rasmus Johnbeck

Votes: 175

43. Darkness: Those Who Kill (2019– )
Episode: Afsnit 4 (2021)

TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Thriller

As the police prepare a public appeal to find new leads on the killer, Alice offers a reward for information. Louise's boyfriend comes to visit her.

Director: Jonas Alexander Arnby | Stars: Natalie Madueño, Tobias Santelmann, Helle Fagralid, Solbjørg Højfeldt

Votes: 159

44. Krysantemum (2022)

101 min | Drama

A father and a son start manufacturing and selling illegal fireworks to save the family farm.

Director: Christian Bengtson | Stars: Morten Hee Andersen, Henrik Birch, Karen-Lise Mynster, Marie Knudsen Fogh

Votes: 152

45. Darkness: Those Who Kill (2019– )
Episode: Afsnit 7 (2021)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Thriller

Unaware of who he really is, Louise gets far too close to Peter. But the terrible truth lurks beneath the surface. Karina tries to find new evidence for the investigation.

Director: Goran Kapetanovic | Stars: Natalie Madueño, Tobias Santelmann, Helle Fagralid, Kasper Leisner

Votes: 148

46. Bedrag (2016–2019)
Episode: Episode #2.2 (2016)

TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Mads has to defend the police's handling of the hostage crisis in Nova Bank. He digs deeper and finds that the bank forced the carpenter into bankruptcy.

Director: Kaspar Munk | Stars: Natalie Madueño, Thomas Bo Larsen, Esben Smed, David Dencik

Votes: 114

47. Dark Horse (2024– )

Under mysterious circumstances, a 17-year-old and her mother move from China to a small Danish town. The teen has lived an unstable life as her mother pursues new relationships, leaving failed ones around the world.

Stars: Josephine Højbjerg, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen, Nina Terese Rask, Mads Rømer

Votes: 109

48. Herrens veje (2017–2018)
Episode: "Du må ikke have andre guder end mig" - Exodus 20:3 (2017)

59 min | Drama

In Denmark, 2017, the Krogh family have been priests for more than 250 years. Johannes, the current head of the family, is headed for the absolute top as the Bishop of Copenhagen.

Director: Kaspar Munk | Stars: Lars Mikkelsen, Morten Hee Andersen, Simon Sears, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen

Votes: 103

49. Frederik IX (2019–2020)

59 min | Documentary, Drama, History

The story of the former King of Denmark, Frederik IX.

Stars: H.M. Queen Margrethe of Denmark, Paw Terndrup, Sara Ullner, Jens Zacho Böye

Votes: 101

50. Herrens veje (2017–2018)
Episode: "Du må ikke misbruge Herren din Guds navn" - Exodus 20:7 (2017)

58 min | Drama

Johannes realizes that his methods don't fit in to the Bishop's plans, creating friction in his relationship with Elisabeth. In the Middle East, August is struggling to find his place among... See full summary »

Director: Kaspar Munk | Stars: Lars Mikkelsen, Morten Hee Andersen, Simon Sears, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen

Votes: 79