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Sentimental Value 2025

Directed by the acclaimed Joachim Trier, Sentimental Value (2025) is a poignant drama-tragicomedy that explores the intricate and often painful bonds of family, memory, and the intersection of life and art. The story centers on two sisters, Nora and Agnes, who are suddenly forced to confront their past when their estranged father, Gustav Borg, reappears in their lives. Gustav, once a celebrated but narcissistic film director whose career has long since stalled, returns to Norway with a grand plan: to reclaim their childhood home as the primary set for his "comeback" film—an autobiographical project about his own mother. He offers the lead role to Nora, a talented stage actress, in what he presents as a gesture of reconciliation. However, when Nora rejects the role to protect her emotional boundaries, Gustav pivotally casts a bright-eyed young Hollywood star, Rachel Kemp, in her place. The arrival of this American outsider into the delicate family dynamic forces the sisters to navigate their deep-seated resentment and the "sentimental value" of their shared history. The film features a stellar ensemble cast led by Renate Reinsve as Nora, whose performance anchors the film's emotional weight, and Stellan Skarsgård as the charismatic yet frustrating Gustav. Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas plays the younger sister, Agnes, who attempts to manage the domestic friction, while Elle Fanning portrays Rachel Kemp, the Hollywood actress caught in the middle of the Borg family's psychological crossfire. The supporting cast includes Trier's frequent collaborator Anders Danielsen Lie as Jakob, alongside veteran actors Lena Endre as Ingrid and Jesper Christensen as Michael. The chemistry between the leads has been widely praised, particularly the tense, understated scenes between Skarsgård and Reinsve that capture decades of unspoken grievance. In terms of commercial performance, Sentimental Value followed a "slow burn" theatrical trajectory typical of high-end arthouse cinema. After a successful premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2025, the film saw a staggered global release, beginning in France in August 2025 and opening in the United States via NEON on November 7, 2025. As of early 2026, the film has grossed approximately $14.4 million worldwide, with roughly $4 million coming from the North American market and over $10 million from international territories like Norway, France, and the UK. Its steady performance was bolstered by significant awards buzz and a near-perfect critical rating, maintaining a presence in select theaters for over two months.For viewers looking to watch the film at home, Sentimental Value began its worldwide streaming and digital rollout in late December 2025. In the United States, the film is currently available for purchase or rental on major VOD platforms (such as Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and Fandango at Home). Global streaming rights are largely held by MUBI, which has begun making the film available to subscribers in various regions including the UK, Europe, and parts of Asia. Because the film is a co-production across several European countries, its availability on local platforms may vary, but it remains a staple of the "Prestige Drama" categories on digital storefronts heading into the 2026 awards season. Read More

• 2025
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