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The Guilty

Play trailer 1:53 Poster for The Guilty R Released Oct 19, 2018 1h 25m Mystery & Thriller Crime Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Alarm dispatcher and former police officer Asger Holm answers an emergency call from a kidnapped woman. When the call is suddenly disconnected, the search for the woman and her kidnapper begins.
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Sleek, well-acted, and intelligently crafted, The Guilty is a high-concept thriller that wrings maximum impact out of a handful of basic - and effective - ingredients.

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Ben Sachs Chicago Reader This Danish potboiler is organized around a few nimbly executed plot twists, and like many similarly designed thrillers, it leaves the audience with little to think about once all the surprises have been revealed. Apr 13, 2020 Full Review Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald The Guilty is a clever Danish thriller that takes full advantage of the strengths and weaknesses of modern communications. Rated: 3.5/5 Feb 25, 2019 Full Review David Stratton The Australian Despite its self-imposed limitations, the skilfully made The Guilty excels as a compelling and tense evening in the cinema. Rated: 4/5 Feb 22, 2019 Full Review Bianca Garner Filmotomy Playing out in ‘real’ time, the film feels refreshing and unpredictable. We almost forget that this is a film, and not real life unfolding before our very eyes. Please remember, that this is just a film and don’t forget to breathe. Oct 11, 2024 Full Review Ian Kane Epoch Times “The Guilty” is a refreshing film that engages the imagination instead of dumbing things down and taking the safe route. Rated: 4/5 Aug 28, 2023 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand It’s an impressive debut from Swedish filmmaker Gustav Möller, who uses his single location superbly. He isolates Asger within the frame as the tensions build and uses pauses and telephone silence to ratchet up the anxiety. Feb 4, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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NANCY N Has potential. But ultimately the subtitles become very tedious Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/26/25 Full Review Andrea K This danish movie (also made in English), is one of my favourites. I remember first time watching it, I was so confused, and a lot of the things that happens came as a big surprise. So I had to rewatch it, to catch on the all the spoilers throughout the movie. I love how it’s almost only one person the whole movie, then you know it’s a strong concept. Sometimes I think about this movie, and then I watch it, and it’s a pleasure every single time. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/17/25 Full Review Rosana B Assistindo simultaneamente, porém alternadamente o original (2018) e a versão de 2021, ótimos diálogos, muito original, todo o clima de tensa ao atender as vítimas, ou emputecido com atendimentos banais, e além da incompreensão em seus relacionamentos pessoais… Muito bom, assim como a refilmagem americana de 2021, que conseguiu manter a fidelidade da obra, apesar do protagonista mais grosseiro e estressado, chuva alterada por grande incêndio, mudança no desfecho do bebê, excelente filme... Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/03/24 Full Review Niki M A finely-crafted, atmospheric, well-acted, surely-paced thriller with a plot twist that is satisfyingly shocking. Don't waste your time with the American remake, this is much better. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/26/24 Full Review Georgan G Well done gritty crime drama which takes place mostly over the phone. The acting & voice acting are intense & gut wrenching. Saw this many years ago, and enjoyed seeing it again. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/07/24 Full Review Derek M One of the best films I've seen in the last 20 years!!! Just watch it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/12/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Gustav Möller

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Jakob Cedergren

Asger Holm

Jessica Dinnage

Iben

Omar Shargawi

Rashid

Johan Olsen

Michael

Jacob Lohmann

Bo

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Synopsis Alarm dispatcher and former police officer Asger Holm answers an emergency call from a kidnapped woman. When the call is suddenly disconnected, the search for the woman and her kidnapper begins.
Director
Gustav Möller
Producer
Lina Flint
Screenwriter
Gustav Möller, Emil Nygaard Albertsen
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Production Co
Nordisk Film
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
Danish
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 19, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 19, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA)
$206.2K
Runtime
1h 25m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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