Sentimental Value

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Sentimental Value

R

Nov 2025

2h 13m

Drama

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Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star. Suddenly, the two sisters must navigate their complicated relationship with their father -- and deal with an American star dropped right into the middle of their complex family dynamics.

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Critics Consensus

Deftly exploring the uneasy tension between artistic expression and personal connection, Sentimental Value is a bracingly mature work from writer-director Joachim Trier that's marvelously acted across the board.

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A profoundly resonant family drama for grown-ups, Sentimental Value explores human emotions with assured restraint, leaving an imprint that’s hard to shake.

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Emily Maskell

Empire Magazine

23h

4/5

A fantastic showcase for Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård, and another strong piece from director Joachim Trier, this is a moving drama that lingers long.

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Clarisse Loughrey

Independent (UK)

2d

4/5

If it’s a little less messy than we’d hope for with Trier -- well, then it argues beautifully for why it’s a blessing that those messier films exist in the first place.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

2d

Skarsgård is magnificent as the charismatic, unreliable Gustav, but the film’s secret weapon is Elle Fanning’s hapless US starlet.

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Robert Roten

Laramie Movie Scope

1d

B

This movie is predictable, but there is an interesting double twist at the end. This is a well-acted movie. There is nothing much wrong with it, but it's appeal is limited because of its narrow, self-absorbed, occupation-focused subject matter.

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Fico Cangiano

CineXpress

1d

4/5

Four magnificent central performances anchor an intimate, yet powerful family drama. [Full review in Spanish]

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Damien Straker

Impulse Gamer

3d

4/5

The film’s lasting power is not just through dramatising family conflict. It is also about creating authentic art using truthful human experiences.

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Fatou B

23h

Great story, great acting. I really liked the storytelling.

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Diane

2d

Not compelling. Somewhat boring. Disappointed. Does not live up to ratings. Left theater after one hour.

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Allison

3d

Visually beautiful filmvery immersive. I liked that the house was an important character in the story. A study in family history, recognizing that history and dealing with it.

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Eunice A

5d

acting was subtle, but excellent.

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Velynthia D

Dec 17

If you need to watch a beautiful, heartfelt story about family and its challenges, this movie did its justice! Everyone was perfect in their roles. They made you feel whatever emotion was expressed in that scene. Must-see!!

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Roy J

Dec 16

A modern Bergman family drama. Exceptional performances, screenplay, and direction. Highly recommend!

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Synopsis

Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star. Suddenly, the two sisters must navigate their complicated relationship with their father -- and deal with an American star dropped right into the middle of their complex family dynamics.

Director: Joachim Trier
Producer: Maria Ekerhovd, Andrea Berentsen Ottmar
Screenwriter: Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier
Distributor: NEON
Production Co: MK2 Productions, Eye Eye Pictures, Mer Film
Rating: R (Brief Nudity|A Sexual Reference|Some Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Norwegian
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 7, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 23, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.7M
Runtime: 2h 13m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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