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Shake It All About (2001): Cast & Box Office

Shake It All About (2001) movie poster

Shake It All About is a 2001 comedy drama directed by Hella Joof, starring Mads Mikkelsen as Jacob, Troels Lyby and Charlotte Munck. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $84,168 worldwide.

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Shake It All About (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Hella Joof
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Danish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Shake It All About About?

The premise of Shake It All About without spoilers.

Jacob, accustomed to getting whatever he wants, has lived for years in a happy same‑sex relationship with Jørgen. When Jacob proposes, Jørgen accepts gladly, but soon Jacob falls for Caroline, the wife of Jørgen's younger brother Tom, complicating their lives, creating a tangled love triangle that tests loyalties.

Shake It All About Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • gay couple
  • gay relationship
  • gay
  • gay teenager
  • gay kiss
  • danish man
  • gay stereotype
  • malmo sweden
  • homosexual
  • denmark
  • danish flag
  • orgasm
+38 more
  • male nudity
  • male male kiss
  • boyfriend boyfriend relationship
  • gay slur
  • romantic comedy
  • sex comedy
  • cat allergy
  • bartender
  • engagement announcement
  • couples therapy
  • story continued during end credits
  • eye injury
  • wife pregnant by lover
  • falling in love
  • marriage proposal
  • f rated
  • title directed by female
  • four word title
  • sorrow
  • glass eye
  • eye patch
  • new year's eve
  • hot dog
  • pirate hat
  • car accident
  • priest
  • mosque
  • sailor
  • family relationships
  • brother in law sister in law relationship
  • bloody nose
  • mime
  • vegetarian
  • christmas
  • unfaithfulness
  • adultery
  • extramarital affair
  • office party
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Cast & crew

Shake It All About Cast & Characters

Mads Mikkelsen leads the cast as Jacob, with Troels Lyby as Jørgen and Charlotte Munck as Caroline. Directed by Hella Joof; 27 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Hella Joof

More films directed by Hella Joof: The Land of Short Sentences, All Inclusive, Bitter Sweetheart and Fidibus.

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Box office

Shake It All About Box Office

Shake It All About grossed $84,168 worldwide.

2001 box office

Worldwide gross

$84.2K

International
$84.2K
Details

Shake It All About Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “En kort en lang” and “Una lei tra di noi”.

Also known as
  • En kort en lang
  • Una lei tra di noi
  • חתונה דנית
  • Ella entremedio de nosotros
  • Raz na wozie, raz pod wozem
  • 最爱还是他
  • En kort en lång
  • シェイク・ユア・ハート
  • Вона стоїть між нами
  • 셰이크 잇 올 어바웃

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Shake It All About FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Shake It All About, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Shake It All About?

Shake It All About runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Shake It All About released?

Shake It All About was released on November 16, 2001.

Who directed Shake It All About?

Shake It All About was directed by Hella Joof.

More films by Hella Joof

Who is in the cast of Shake It All About?

Shake It All About stars Mads Mikkelsen as Jacob, Troels Lyby as Jørgen and Charlotte Munck as Caroline, among 27 credited actors.

How much did Shake It All About make at the box office?

Shake It All About grossed $84,168 worldwide.

Does Shake It All About have a post-credit scene?

No. Shake It All About has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Shake It All About in?

The original language of Shake It All About is Danish.

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