Some movies and TV series that have come out of Scandinavia in recent years.
The Bridge (Bron/Broen) (Sweden/Denmark): A landmark series focusing on a detective pairing solving crimes across the border.
The Killing (Forbrydelsen) (Denmark): A groundbreaking police drama focused on a single murder case over a season.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
The Chestnut Man (Denmark): A tense, modern Netflix series about a serial killer.
Trapped (Iceland): A remote, moody thriller focusing on a murder in a small, isolated town.
Bordertown (Sorjonen) (Finland): Follows a detective with a unique, analytical mind.
Sentimental Value (2025). 2026 Winner Oscar, Best International Feature Film
The Worst Person in the World (2021) (Norway/Denmark): An Oscar-nominated, modern romantic drama about love and life in Oslo.
Another Round (Druk, 2020) (Denmark): Oscar-winning film starring Mads Mikkelsen about teachers experimenting with alcohol.
Festen (The Celebration, 1998) (Denmark): A pioneering Dogme95 film about family secrets.
The Hunt (Jagten, 2012) (Denmark): Intense drama starring Mads Mikkelsen.
Kon-Tiki (2012) (Norway): Epic historical film about the raft expedition.
Young Royals (Sweden): Teenage drama series centering on a young prince in boarding school.
Ragnarok (Norway): A modern take on Norse mythology.
The Rain (Denmark): A post-apocalyptic thriller series.
Snabba Cash (Sweden): A crime thriller drama about the tech/drug world.
Troll (2022) (Norway): A fantasy disaster film featuring mythical creatures.
Loving Adults (Denmark): A suspenseful thriller about a marriage gone wrong.
Key Filmmakers and Creators
Lars von Trier (Denmark): Antichrist, Nymphomaniac.
Joachim Trier (Norway). (Sentimental Value, The Worst Person in the World)
Thomas Vinterberg (Denmark): Festen, Another Round.
Jo Nesbø (Norway): Author of the Harry Hole books.
Stieg Larsson (Sweden): Author of the Millennium series.
Best Scandinavian Movies & Series (IMDB list)
Scandinavian movies and tv series (IMDB list)
