Sentimental Value (2025)
Joachim Trier's intimate family drama reunites a celebrated Norwegian director with his estranged daughters, blurring the lines between art, memory, and belonging.
Sentimental Value - Movie Information
- Original Title: Affeksjonsverdi
- Release Year: 2025
- Directed by: Joachim Trier
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 2h 13m
- Original Language: Norwegian
- Spoken Languages: English, German, Norwegian, Swedish
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 20, 2025 (Belgium), November 21, 2025 (United States - R), November 14, 2025 (Canada - PG), December 26, 2025 (United Kingdom - 15), December 4, 2025 (Germany - 12), August 20, 2025 (France), December 26, 2025 (Australia - M), December 25, 2025 (Brazil - 14), December 25, 2025 (Mexico - B), January 22, 2026 (Italy), December 5, 2025 (Spain), February 18, 2026 (South Korea)
- Alternative Titles: Érzelmi érték (HU), Valeur sentimentale (FR), Giá Trị Tình Cảm (VN), Sentimental Value (NO), Mənəvi Dəyər (AZ), Manevi Değer (TR), Sentimentali vertė (LT)
- Production Companies: Mer Film, Eye Eye Pictures, Lumen, Zentropa Entertainments, Komplizen Film, BBC Film, Film i Väst, Oslo Filmfond, ARTE France Cinéma, Mediefondet Zefyr
- Production Countries: Turkey, Norway, France, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, United Kingdom
Sentimental Value - Plot
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.
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Sentimental Value - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Joachim Trier
Main 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
Writers
- Eskil Vogt
- Joachim Trier
Producers
- Maria Ekerhovd
- Andrea Berentsen Ottmar
Sentimental Value - FAQs
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Who are the main actors in Sentimental Value?
The film stars Renate Reinsve as Nora Borg, Stellan Skarsgård as her estranged father Gustav, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas as sister Agnes, and Elle Fanning as Rachel Kemp, the Hollywood star who takes Nora's role. Anders Danielsen Lie and Jesper Christensen also appear.
Is Sentimental Value based on a true story?
Sentimental Value is not based on a true story. It is an original screenplay written by Joachim Trier and his longtime collaborator Eskil Vogt, exploring themes of family estrangement, creative ambition, and the complicated bonds between fathers and daughters in the world of filmmaking.
What is Sentimental Value about?
Two sisters, Nora and Agnes, reconnect with their charismatic but long-absent father Gustav, a celebrated director seeking a comeback. When Nora declines his offer to star in his new film, she discovers he has replaced her with a rising Hollywood actress, igniting tensions about art, family, and belonging.
Who directed Sentimental Value?
Sentimental Value was directed by Norwegian filmmaker Joachim Trier, known for Oslo, August 31st and The Worst Person in the World. The screenplay was co-written by Trier and his regular creative partner Eskil Vogt, continuing their acclaimed collaboration.
What is the age rating for Sentimental Value?
Sentimental Value is rated R in the United States. In other territories it carries a PG rating in Canada, a 15 certificate in the United Kingdom, a 12 rating in Germany, and an M classification in Australia. Viewer discretion is advised for younger audiences.
How long is Sentimental Value?
Sentimental Value has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes). The film was shot by cinematographer Kasper Tuxen and edited by Olivier Bugge Coutté, with an original score composed by Hania Rani.
Did Sentimental Value win any awards?
Sentimental Value premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2025, where it received significant critical attention. Joachim Trier's previous film, The Worst Person in the World, won Best Actress at Cannes and earned two Academy Award nominations, raising expectations for this follow-up.
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