The Keeper of Lost Causes

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The Keeper of Lost Causes

2013

1h 37m

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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Police inspector Carl Morck and his assistant investigate a cold case involving a missing woman.

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Michael Rechtshaffen

Los Angeles Times

A darkly compelling, skillfully crafted cold case thriller.

Jun 23, 2016

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Ken Jaworowski

New York Times

[An] expertly plotted Nordic noir.

Jun 16, 2016

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Noel Murray

AV Club

Although each of the first three films tells a full, discrete story, they work best cumulatively, as the ongoing adventures of one cranky, conscientious cop.

Rated: B-

Jun 16, 2016

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Dan Brightmore

NME (New Musical Express)

...those with a blood lust for Scandinavian crime dramas that must be sated, will be entertained.

Rated: 4/5

May 26, 2021

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Alexa Dalby

Dog and Wolf

The Keeper of Lost Causes is genuinely gripping, even though the direction is fairly standard and the main plot elements are predictable.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 7, 2019

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Francesca Rudkin

New Zealand Herald

For all its familiarity and brooding Scandinavian characters, The Keeper of Lost Causes is still a well-presented good yarn.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 8, 2017

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Liam D

Another disturbing entry into Nordic Noir. This is a beginning of a franchise that I want to see more off because that’s how much this thriller gripped me

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/12/24

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Audience Member

Lost Causes are cold cases this detective is supposed to wrap up and close out...but the first one he looks at shows promise. The back story and the pace really work at building suspense.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Audience Member

Not perfect, but a decent story, good performances and pacing...

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Audience Member

True to the books by Jussi Adler-Olsen. Sparse Nordic production. Well done.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Audience Member

Very good, tight ans suspenseful mystery, Worth a watch,

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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12/15/16 Netflix This is a terrific cop show/series, be sure to catch all three. Excellent stories, intriguing personalities and good mysteries. Big fan

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Synopsis

Police inspector Carl Morck and his assistant investigate a cold case involving a missing woman.

Director: Mikkel Nørgaard
Producer: Peter Aalbæk Jensen, Louise Vesth
Screenwriter: Nikolaj Arcel, Jussi Adler-Olsen
Production Co: Zentropa Entertainment
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: Danish
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 6, 2016
Runtime: 1h 37m

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