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A Fortunate Man

6.720182h 42mMovieDrama

A gifted engineer flees his austere roots to pursue wealth and success among Copenhagen's elite. As he rises through the ranks of society, the pride propelling him threatens to be his ruin.

DirectorBille August
WritersBille August·Anders Frithiof August
ProducersHenrik Zein·Lena Haugaard

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 3 other countries

A Fortunate Man isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Denmark, Norway, Singapore. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Bille August

ESEsben Smed
Esben Smed
Lykke-Per
KGKatrine Greis-Rosenthal
Katrine Greis-Rosenthal
Jakobe Salomon
BKBenjamin Kitter
Benjamin Kitter
Ivan Salomon
JCJulie Christiansen
Julie Christiansen
Nanny Salomon
RBRasmus Bjerg
Rasmus Bjerg
Eybert
OLOle Lemmeke
Ole Lemmeke
Delft
SVSara Viktoria
Sara Viktoria
Inger
SJSophie Marie Jeppesen
Sophie Marie Jeppesen
Lisbeth
TKTommy Kenter
Tommy Kenter
Philip Salomon
TØTammi Øst
Tammi Øst
Lea Salomon
JAJens Albinus
Jens Albinus
Eberhardt Sidenius
PHPaul Hüttel
Paul Hüttel
Oberst Bjerregrav

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A Fortunate Man — streaming FAQ

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A Fortunate Man isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Denmark, Norway and Singapore. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is A Fortunate Man on Netflix?

No, A Fortunate Man is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

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