The Experiment (2010): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Experiment is a 2010 drama thriller directed by Louise Friedberg, starring Ellen Hillingsø as Gert, Benjamin With Bødker and Morten Grunwald. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $716,580 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Louise Friedberg
- Original language
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Danish - Studio
- Nimbus Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Experiment About?
The premise of The Experiment without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in 1951 Greenland, the film follows nurse Gert, newly appointed headmistress of a state‑run children’s home for sixteen Greenlandic youths returning from a year of schooling in Denmark. Tasked with molding them into Danish‑speaking role models for their community, Gert’s idealistic plan to modernize Greenland overlooks the emotional toll on the children, leading to tragedy when both the youngsters and the Danish authorities abandon the experiment.
The Experiment Cast & Characters
Ellen Hillingsø leads the cast as Gert, with Benjamin With Bødker as Benjamin and Morten Grunwald as Hr. Omann. Directed by Louise Friedberg; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Louise Friedberg
- Ellen Hillingsø as Gert
- Benjamin With Bødker as Benjamin
- Morten Grunwald as Hr. Omann
- Kurt Ravn as Inspektør Svendsen
Also Starring in The Experiment
· 21 more- Finn Nielsen Jørgen Møller
- Laura Bro Frk. Høgh
- Mads Wille Niels
- Nukâka Coster-Waldau Margrethe
- Laura Skaarup Jensen Karen
- Paniaraq R. Søltoft Ingrid
- Domilia Marianne Singertat Marie
- Najaaraq Margit Davidsen Dorthe
- Kristian Falck-Petersen Daniel
- Tanja Kielsen Kirsten
- Laura With Bødker Johanne
- Julia Naamansen Victoria
- Pilutaq Mati Stork Abel
- Najaaraq Stork Cathrine
- Nukappiaaluk Nielsen Jonathan
- Cecilie A. Kjeldsen Helene
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- Hugo Magnus Jerimiassen Otto
- Iben Constance Francie Lange Petrine
- Sten-Peter Sanimuinak Konrad
- Charlie Lange Lars
- Aputsiaq Jensen Ole
The Experiment Plot Summary
What happens in The Experiment from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dr. Archaleta leads a controversial psychological study that gathers volunteers, among them Travis, a ready-to-defy anti‑war protester, and Michael Barris, a 42‑year‑old man living with a domineering mother. After interviews measure responses to scenes of violence, a carefully selected group is transported to an isolated, prison‑like facility where 24/7 cameras capture every moment. The participants are split into six guards and twenty prisoners, and they are referred to only by numbers. Travis is assigned as prisoner #77, while Barris serves as a guard, setting the stage for a tense power struggle from the very start.
Full summary
The whole story of The Experiment, scene by scene
The Experiment Box Office
The Experiment grossed $716,580 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$716.6K
- International
- $716.6K
How Well Do You Know The Experiment?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the monetary reward offered to each participant if they complete the experiment without violence?
Cars in The Experiment
2 cars on screen: the MCI MC-9 and the unknown.
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MCI MC-9 Minor role -
unknown Background role
The Experiment Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “丹麦试验” and “Das Experiment”.
- Also known as
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- 丹麦试验
- Das Experiment
- 엑스페리먼트
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The Experiment FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Experiment, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Experiment?
The Experiment runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The Experiment released?
The Experiment was released on September 9, 2010.
Who directed The Experiment?
The Experiment was directed by Louise Friedberg.
Who is in the cast of The Experiment?
The Experiment stars Ellen Hillingsø as Gert, Benjamin With Bødker as Benjamin and Morten Grunwald as Hr. Omann, among 25 credited actors.
How much did The Experiment make at the box office?
The Experiment grossed $716,580 worldwide.
Does The Experiment have a post-credit scene?
No. The Experiment has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Experiment in?
The original language of The Experiment is Danish.
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