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The Marco Effect

5.720212h 5mMovieThrillerCrime

When a homeless Romani boy is arrested at the Danish border for possession of a missing public servant's passport, police inspector Carl Mørck and Department Q are tasked with finding the connection.

DirectorMartin Zandvliet
WritersAnders Frithiof August·Jussi Adler-Olsen
ProducersHenrik Zein·Mikael Chr. Rieks

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Cast · Directed by Martin Zandvliet

UTUlrich Thomsen
Ulrich Thomsen
Carl Mørck
ZYZaki Youssef
Zaki Youssef
Hafez el-Assad
STSofie Torp
Sofie Torp
Rose
AMAnders Matthesen
Anders Matthesen
Teis Snap
LO
Luboš Oláh
Marco
HOHenrik Noël Olesen
Henrik Noël Olesen
Marcus Jacobsen
TGThomas W. Gabrielsson
Thomas W. Gabrielsson
Hardy
LCLisa Carlehed
Lisa Carlehed
Mona
CPCaspar Phillipson
Caspar Phillipson
Rene Eriksen
LGLouise Gammelgaard
Louise Gammelgaard
Jeanne
MRMads Reuther
Mads Reuther
Gordon
ZGZdeněk Godla
Zdeněk Godla
Zola

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The Marco Effect — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Marco Effect?

The Marco Effect is streaming on Viaplay in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Marco Effect on Netflix?

No, The Marco Effect is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Viaplay.

Is The Marco Effect on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Marco Effect isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Viaplay instead.

Where can I watch The Marco Effect for free?

The Marco Effect is available on Viaplay in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Marco Effect?

Yes — The Marco Effect is followed by Boundless (2024) in the Department Q Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Marco Effect?

Yes — The Purity of Vengeance (2018) comes before The Marco Effect in the Department Q Collection.

Is The Marco Effect part of a trilogy?

No — The Marco Effect is part of the Department Q Collection, which has 6 films.

How many movies are in the Department Q Collection?

There are 6 films in the Department Q Collection: The Keeper of Lost Causes (2013), The Absent One (2014), A Conspiracy of Faith (2016), The Purity of Vengeance (2018), The Marco Effect (2021) and Boundless (2024).