Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- foreboding
- harrowing
- sincere
- historical film night
- serious weekend viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The central story follows Danish Jews fleeing persecution for safety in Sweden in October 1943.
The Itkin family and assisting Danes depend on covert help and collective courage during the escape.
The plot is driven by the attempt to reach Sweden across the waters separating Denmark and Sweden.
The story takes place during the October 1943 persecution and flight of Danish Jews under Nazi occupation.
Films like Across the Waters, and why
Flame & Citron
shared World War II historical drama, civilian resistance, and perilous escape narrative
The Zookeeper's Wife
shared Holocaust-era historical drama, moral courage, and survival under Nazi persecution
Defiance
shared wartime rescue drama centered on civilians risking themselves to save persecuted people
Movie Details
- Director
- Nicolo Donato
- Release Date
- 2016-10-27
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (16)
Cast
- David Dencik
- Danica Ćurčić
- Nicolas Bro
- Lars Brygmann
- Jakob Cedergren
- Laura Bro
- Mikkel Boe Følsgaard
- Morten Suurballe
- Morten Holst
- Marijana Janković
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Chai Flicks, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Across the Waters about?
- A Danish Jewish family and their allies risk everything to flee Nazi persecution across the waters to Sweden.
- What is Across the Waters like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Across the Waters as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Across the Waters violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Across the Waters as moderate.
- Which films are like Across the Waters?
- Films with a similar feel include Flame & Citron, The Zookeeper's Wife, and Defiance.
- How long is Across the Waters?
- Across the Waters runs 94 minutes.
- Where can I watch Across the Waters?
- In United States, Across the Waters streams on Amazon Prime Video, Chai Flicks, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
