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Movie Info & Cast

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.

Cast

  • Renate Reinsve
  • Stellan Skarsgård
  • Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas
  • Elle Fanning
  • Anders Danielsen Lie
  • Jesper Christensen
  • Lena Endre
  • Cory Michael Smith
  • Catherine Cohen
  • Andreas Stoltenberg Granerud
Moviegoers are saying
This Norwegian family drama strikes viewers as a deeply emotional exploration of sibling bonds and generational trauma, with audiences particularly moved by its portrayal of eldest-daughter syndrome and the cyclical nature of family dysfunction. While the film divides critics with middling ratings, it consistently delivers powerful emotional moments that leave viewers unexpectedly crying over everything from house renovations to sisterly relationships.
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Metacritic

60
Jan 2, 2026

Skarsgard and Reinsve are excellent as two damaged people who are only able to open up when they’re working, but you yearn for the film itself to open up. It’s an intriguing premise, stylishly executed but sometimes lacking a bit of heart.

Ed Potton
The Times
100
Sep 9, 2025

Though Sentimental Value is about the use of art as a tool for communication, it’s not so trite a movie to say that art heals all wounds. But it’s also not a cynical film. Once again, Trier defies convention by finding grace that is so profound it can be walloping.

Esther Zuckerman
The Daily Beast

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sentimental Value (2025) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Sentimental Value (2025)?
The movie is 2hr 12min long.
What's Sentimental Value (2025) about?
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.
Who's the cast of Sentimental Value (2025)?
  • Renate Reinsve as Nora Borg
  • Stellan Skarsgård as Gustav Borg
  • Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas as Agnes Borg Pettersen
  • Elle Fanning as Rachel Kemp
  • Anders Danielsen Lie as Jakob
  • Jesper Christensen as Michael
  • Lena Endre as Ingrid Berger
  • Cory Michael Smith as Sam
  • Catherine Cohen as Nicky
  • Andreas Stoltenberg Granerud as Even
Who's the director behind Sentimental Value (2025)?
Joachim Trier directed Sentimental Value (2025).
Who produced Sentimental Value (2025)?
Maria Ekerhovd and Andrea Berentsen Ottmar produced Sentimental Value (2025).