Enforcement (2021): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Enforcement is a 2021 action crime film directed by Anders Ølholm and Frederik Louis Hviid, starring Simon Sears as Jens Høyer, Michael Brostrup and Josephine Park. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $6,272 worldwide. Critics gave it 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Directors
- Anders Ølholm and Frederik Louis Hviid
- Original language
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Danish
- Studio
- Magnet Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Enforcement About?
The premise of Enforcement without spoilers.
Two veteran police officers, Jens and Mike, find themselves in a perilous situation when a city spirals into chaos. What begins as a standard patrol quickly becomes a desperate struggle for survival after they are trapped within a sprawling, complex building. Cut off from backup and facing escalating danger, they must fight to escape the escalating anarchy and uncover the source of the city's descent.
Enforcement Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- parody
- assassin
- one word title
- traffic warden
- cobra
- parody comedy
Enforcement Cast & Characters
Simon Sears leads the cast as Jens Høyer, with Michael Brostrup as Captain Hedegaard and Josephine Park as Rønning. Directed by Anders Ølholm and Frederik Louis Hviid; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Anders Ølholm
- Co-director Frederik Louis Hviid
- Simon Sears as Jens Høyer
- Michael Brostrup as Captain Hedegaard
- Josephine Park as Rønning
- Tarek Zayat as Amos Al-Shami
Also Starring in Enforcement
· 6 more- Arian Kashef Osman
- Jakob Ulrik Lohmann
- Abdelmalik Dhaflaoui Danjiel (Iza's friend)
- Dulfi Al-Jabouri Sami
- Issa Khattab Iza
- Özlem Saglanmak Abia
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Enforcement Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Enforcement 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic. Our Echo Score gives it 76/100, strongest in art & craft (90) and weakest in rewatch factor (50).
Enforcement Echo Score Breakdown
The film excels in visual craft and performances but is held back by uneven narrative momentum and limited rewatch appeal. Its direction and cinematography deliver a compelling sense of tension, and the acting anchors the material with strong emotional conviction. However, the screenplay’s pacing issues and ambiguous ending introduce a schematic feel that undercuts coherence. Despite engaging sensory elements and thoughtful themes, the uneven story structure tempers its lasting impact. Overall, Enforcement presents a potent first impression, though its grip loosens on repeat viewings.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 90
In terms of Art & Craft, the film’s direction and camera work create an immersive and dynamic portrayal of tension. Its production design and editing highlight the gritty realism of the narrative, with carefully framed sequences that emphasize atmosphere. The visual construction consistently supports the film’s thematic concerns. Overall, the craft elevates the material, delivering a technically assured action experience.
- Character & Emotion 80
When it comes to Character & Emotion, the performances are uniformly compelling and lend authenticity to the central conflict. Actors convey nuanced responses to systemic pressures, and interpersonal dynamics underscore the tension between protagonists and the community. Although the script offers limited exploration of backstories, the emotional stakes remain palpable. On balance, the character work provides a solid emotional anchor for the thriller’s events.
- Story & Flow 65
In terms of Story & Flow, the narrative delivers sustained dramatic tension and addresses meaningful social themes with clarity. The pacing drives momentum throughout key sequences, and plot developments maintain audience engagement. However, the scripting occasionally resorts to schematic structuring, and an ambiguous ending leaves some narrative threads unresolved. Consequently, the storyline feels uneven at points, balancing strong thematic intent against sporadic coherence issues.
- Sensory Experience 85
When it comes to the Sensory Experience, the film excels in crafting palpable tension through its sound design and musical cues. The visual style employs a restrained color palette and dynamic framing to intensify action sequences. Soundtrack choices reinforce the emotional beat of each scene, and mixing elevates ambient detail. Together, these elements produce an immersive atmosphere that enhances the thriller’s impact.
- Rewatch Factor 50
When considering Rewatch Factor, the film’s intense realism and thematic weight deliver a strong initial impression but limit its appeal on repeat viewings. The emotional gravity and relentless pacing sustain interest once, whereas unresolved narrative points and schematic elements reduce incentive for subsequent engagement. While memorable in its first pass, the ambiguity and structural unevenness mean the film lacks enduring replay value.
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Rotten Tomatoes 81% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 80%
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 4.9
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TMDB 64% User score
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Movie Insider 3.0 /5
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Enforcement Box Office
Enforcement grossed $6,272 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$6.3K
- International
- $6.3K
Enforcement Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Enforcement - Official Trailer
Enforcement Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Šorta” and “더 나쁜 녀석들”.
- Also known as
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- Šorta
- 더 나쁜 녀석들
- Zakon Geta
- Патруль: По законам улиц
- Shorta. El Peso de la Ley
- שורטה
- 肖塔
- Csapdában
- Shorta - Das Gesetz der Straße
- Zona de Confronto
- Παγιδευμένοι
- إجباري
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- Zona de Choque
- アンコントロール
- Патруль: За законами вулиць
- Shorta. El pes de la llei
- 爆裂戰警
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Enforcement FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Enforcement, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Enforcement?
Enforcement runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Enforcement released?
Enforcement was released on March 19, 2021.
Who directed Enforcement?
Enforcement was directed by Anders Ølholm and Frederik Louis Hviid.
Who is in the cast of Enforcement?
Enforcement stars Simon Sears as Jens Høyer, Michael Brostrup as Captain Hedegaard and Josephine Park as Rønning, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Enforcement make at the box office?
Enforcement grossed $6,272 worldwide.
How is Enforcement rated?
Enforcement has 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic, 64% on TMDB and 3.0/5 on Movie Insider.
Does Enforcement have a post-credit scene?
No. Enforcement has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Enforcement in?
The original language of Enforcement is Danish.
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