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The Danish Girl is a 2015 biographical romantic drama film directed by Tom Hooper, based on the 2000 novel of the same name by David Ebershoff, and loosely inspired by the lives of Danish painters Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. The film stars Eddie Redmayne as Elbe, one of the first known recipients of gender-affirming surgery, Alicia Vikander as Wegener, and Sebastian Koch as Kurt Warnekros, with Ben Whishaw, Amber Heard, and Matthias Schoenaerts in supporting roles.

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2015 · 1h 59m · Drama

TMDB 7.5/10 (5,984 votes)

When Gerda Wegener asks her husband Einar to fill in as a portrait model, Einar discovers the person she's meant to be and begins living her life as Lili Elbe. Having realized her true self and with Gerda's love and support, Lili embarks on a groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer.

Directed by Tom Hooper

Box office $64M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Tom HooperDirector

Eddie Redmayneas Lili

Alicia Vikanderas Gerda

Matthias Schoenaertsas Hans

Ben Whishawas Henrik

Sebastian Kochas Warnekros

Pip Torrensas Dr. Hexler

Nicholas Woodesonas Dr. Buson

Amber Heardas Ulla

Emerald Fennellas Elsa

Adrian Schilleras Rasmussen

Henry Pettigrewas Niels

Sophie Kennedy Clarkas Ursula

Miltos Yerolemouas Dr. Mai

Jake Grafas Henri