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Riders of Justice

Original title: Retfærdighedens ryttere
  • 2020
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
70K
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POPULARITY
1,259
1,290
Mads Mikkelsen in Riders of Justice (2020)
RIDERS OF JUSTICE follows recently-deployed Markus, who is forced to return home to care for his teenage daughter after his wife is killed in a tragic train accident. But when a survivor of the wrecked train surfaces claiming foul play, Markus begins to suspect his wife was murdered and embarks on a mission to find those responsible.
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Markus goes home to his teenage daughter, Mathilde, when his wife dies in a train crash. All appears to be a tragic accident until a mathematics geek, who was also a fellow passenger on the ... Read allMarkus goes home to his teenage daughter, Mathilde, when his wife dies in a train crash. All appears to be a tragic accident until a mathematics geek, who was also a fellow passenger on the train, and his two colleagues show up.Markus goes home to his teenage daughter, Mathilde, when his wife dies in a train crash. All appears to be a tragic accident until a mathematics geek, who was also a fellow passenger on the train, and his two colleagues show up.

  • Director
    • Anders Thomas Jensen
  • Writers
    • Anders Thomas Jensen
    • Nikolaj Arcel
  • Stars
    • Mads Mikkelsen
    • Nikolaj Lie Kaas
    • Andrea Heick Gadeberg
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    70K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,259
    1,290
    • Director
      • Anders Thomas Jensen
    • Writers
      • Anders Thomas Jensen
      • Nikolaj Arcel
    • Stars
      • Mads Mikkelsen
      • Nikolaj Lie Kaas
      • Andrea Heick Gadeberg
    • 340User reviews
    • 183Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 34 nominations total

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    Mads Mikkelsen
    Mads Mikkelsen
    • Markus
    Nikolaj Lie Kaas
    Nikolaj Lie Kaas
    • Otto
    Andrea Heick Gadeberg
    Andrea Heick Gadeberg
    • Mathilde
    Lars Brygmann
    Lars Brygmann
    • Lennart
    Nicolas Bro
    Nicolas Bro
    • Emmenthaler
    Gustav Lindh
    Gustav Lindh
    • Bodashka
    Roland Møller
    Roland Møller
    • Kurt
    Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt
    Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt
    • Sirius
    Anne Birgitte Lind
    • Emma
    Omar Shargawi
    • Palle Olesen…
    Jacob Lohmann
    Jacob Lohmann
    • Kenneth
    Henrik Noël Olesen
    Henrik Noël Olesen
    • Noah
    • (as Henrik Noël)
    Gustav Dyekjær Giese
    Gustav Dyekjær Giese
    • Adrian
    • (as Gustav Giese)
    Klaus Hjuler
    Klaus Hjuler
    • Rocker 1
    Peder Holm Johansen
    • Officer
    Christina Ibsen Meyer
    • Psykolog 1
    • (as Christina Ibsen)
    Rikke Louise Andersson
    Rikke Louise Andersson
    • Psykolog 2
    Jesper Ole Feit Andersen
    Jesper Ole Feit Andersen
    • Politimand 1
    • Director
      • Anders Thomas Jensen
    • Writers
      • Anders Thomas Jensen
      • Nikolaj Arcel
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews340

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    8kikkula

    This not Americans revenge movie.

    IMDB thought that if I like this movie I should watch Nobody. The suggestions algorithm needs some serious improvements. If US could produce a revenge movie that was even half of what Riders for Justice stands for then I wouldn't mind giving them another go but I seriously doubt they'll ever get to the same level ever with scandinavian cinema and storytelling. So anyone out there that is fed up by John Wick mania give this one a go.
    8A_Different_Drummer

    and now for something completely different

    In the US we associate indies with sub-par film-making. Because they are cheap productions destined to fill the pipeline for some low-end cable channel, and most of the cash never makes it to the screen. This Danish gem is the exception to the rule. For a tight $5.0 mil budget we not only get top production values and acting, but a story that defies expectations at every turn. Tarantino meets Keystone Cops. Engaging. A treat. ((Designated "IMDb Top Reviewer." Please check out my list "167+ Nearly-Perfect Movies (with the occasional Anime or TV miniseries) you can/should see again and again (1932 to the present))
    8emilstenner

    A new danish classic

    This movie follows a group of both interesting and hilarious characters. We see them go through hell, in belief of what they are doing is for the greater good. And hilariously so. Definitely a 2020 must watch.
    8Pjtaylor-96-138044

    There are a centillion reasons. None of them will help you.

    'Riders Of Justice (2020)' is an anti-revenge thriller. Though it has moments of more traditional genre fare, it's far more interested in exploring its broken characters and potent underlying themes than it is in providing cathartically violent thrills. The piece is mostly a meditative drama about grief, trauma, family and healing. It also features a fair bit of rumination on coincidence and causality, ultimately positing that trying to trace exactly why things happen is as painfully pointless as it is practically impossible. It's a melancholic movie that dismantles not only the inherently harmful concept of vengeance, but also the culture of toxic masculinity that prevents many men from productively coming to terms with the trauma they've faced. The protagonist expresses his atheism early on and warns his daughter of the perils of assigning meaning to meaningless things, then spends much of the flick attempting to do exactly the same thing, searching for someone who he can blame for his horrific situation. For him, violence is the default response; he's much more comfortable pointing a gun at someone - and, even, pulling the trigger - than he is reconciling his own emotions. Sometimes, bad things happen. That's all there is to it. Of course, it'd be easier if there was always someone - or something - to blame for the bad things that we experience, but there often just isn't and that's okay. This is an incredibly poignant and relevant thematic underpinning. The film's exploration of it is both thought-provoking and emotionally affecting. It elevates the overall affair to something much more viscerally impactful than you'd perhaps expect. It's an intelligent, intriguing and extremely technically competent experience that never quite does what you expect it to. Its oddball characters are highly compelling, its performances are heartbreakingly realistic, its humour is often unexpectedly effective, its general vibe is very empathetic and its overall message is surprisingly hopeful. Its drama is as enjoyable as its infrequent but punchy action. It's a phenomenal picture that's as traditionally entertaining as it is thematically rich and emotionally resonant. As of now, it's my favourite film of 2021 (based on its UK release date). 8/10.
    8Thanos_Alfie

    Simply amazing...

    "Riders of Justice" is an Action - Drama movie in which we watch a group of people doing some very dangerous and important actions without thinking a lot about them since they believe that they are doing it for the greater good.

    I liked this movie very much because it had a very interesting plot that consisted of some plot twists that I did not expect and the combination of drama with some comic relief moments was simply amazing. The direction which was made by Anders Thomas Jensen was also very good and he succeeded on making us feel what his main characters being through and follow them on their journey. The interpretation of Mads Mikkelsen who played as Markus was simply outstanding and he proved his talent. Some other interpretations that have to be mentioned were Nikolaj Lie Kaas' who played as Otto, Nicolas Bro's who played as Emmenthaler and Lars Brygmann's who played as Lennart. Lastly, I have to say that "Riders of Justice" is an amazing movie and I strongly recommend everyone to watch it.

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    • Trivia
      Mikkelsen's beard only took two months for him to grow. He had a tougher time packing on muscle for the role, only managing to add 14 pounds maximum to his normally lean 6-foot frame.
    • Goofs
      The city of Viciebsk from the 'old Ukrainian legend' is actually located in Belarus, about 500 km to the north from the northern border of the Ukraine.
    • Quotes

      Lennart: ...You're not dead inside. But you're chubby.

      Mathilde: What?

      Lennart: You're a chubby little salami.

    • Crazy credits
      The young girl from the opening scene is seen riding her bike in circles in the snow in the street when the closing credits start rolling.
    • Connections
      Featured in Året der gik (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Døde i dine arme
      Written by David Engelbrecht Simonsen, Frederik Møller Espersen, Sören Emil Lunøe Schiødt

      Performed by FRAADS

      Courtesy Sony Music

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 21, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Denmark
      • Sweden
      • Finland
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • Danish
      • Arabic
      • Estonian
    • Also known as
      • Kỵ Sĩ Công Lý
    • Filming locations
      • Skara, Sweden(Town of Estonia)
    • Production companies
      • Zentropa Entertainments
      • Film i Väst
      • Zentropa International Sweden
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    • Budget
      • $5,300,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $77,115
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $15,441
      • May 16, 2021
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,001,176
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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