April 9th

April 9th

Directed by Roni Ezra

Produced by Det Danske Filminstitut, TV 2

201593 min6.7 / 10

A historical war drama depicting the tense, consequential moment when Denmark faces German invasion during World War II.

In the early morning of April 9, 1940, the Danish army is alerted: the Germans have crossed the border.

Questions people ask

  • Is April 9th scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is April 9th sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is April 9th easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Does April 9th end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is April 9th violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

30/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity8

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise40

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like April 9th

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as April 9th

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like April 9th, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like April 9th, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like April 9th, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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