Under stjernerne på himlen

2025 [DANISH]

Biography / Drama / Music

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IMDb Rating 7.0/10 10 501 501

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Plot summary

The undisputed king of Danish Eurovision, Tommy Seebach, is suddenly left out in the cold. Struggling to compose one last song he finds inspiration in his family, but is torn by ambition as the song offers him a final shot at greatness.

Director

Kasper Gaardsøe Photo
Kasper Gaardsøe

Top cast

Caspar Phillipson Photo
Caspar Phillipson as Keld Heick
Anders Matthesen Photo
Anders Matthesen as Tommy Seebach
Vicki Berlin Photo
Vicki Berlin as Hilda Heick
Jacob Lohmann Photo
Jacob Lohmann as Head of Entertainment
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975.27 MB
1280*536
Danish 2.0
NR
Subtitles dk  fi  no  sv  
25 fps
1 hr 46 min
Seeds 6
1.96 GB
1920*804
Danish 5.1
NR
Subtitles dk  fi  no  sv  
25 fps
1 hr 46 min
Seeds 20

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by RThyrring 8 / 10

A great movie made with respect

'Under Stjernerne På Himlen' is a Danish biopic directed by Kasper Gaardsøe in his directorial debut. The movie tells the story about Tommy Seebach (played by Anders Matthesen), the Danish pop icon through the 1970s and 80s who got his big break by entering the Eurovision Song Contest 1979 with the song 'Disco Tango'. 11 years later in 1990 he releases a greatest hits album and even though he has great love and affection from his family which includes his wife Karen (played by Neel Rønholt) and their three children Nicolai, Rasmus and Marie, he has become somewhat of a has-been in the eyes of his peers Keld Heick and Ivan Pedersen (played by Casper Philipson and Anders Juul respectively), as well as the head of entertainment at Danmarks Radio (played by Jacob Lohmann) who is responsible for the national Song Contest and wants to focus on the new generation. At the same time, Tommy has over time graduatelly become an alcoholic.One night while singing a lullaby to his daughter Marie, Tommy gets the inspiration for his next song to the Song Contest and rushes to Keld Heick's in the middle of the night to write the lyrics, while Keld's wife Hilda (played by Vicki Berlin) makes coffee. It takes Tommy additional three years to submit the song, 'Under Stjernerne På Himlen', to the contest, but when he does he wins the contest and is qualified to Eurovision 1993 in Dublin. However, due to Tommy's high ambitions combined with the inner demons of his addiction he starts to face challenges on the home front, to which the big question comes clear: What is most important? The musical career or the family?In general I was very moved by the movie which tells the story of one man's deroute which has great concequences on his life afterwards. Matthesen and Rønholt especially delivers some of the best acting in their career, and even though Matthesen is mostly known as a comedian in Denmark, he has lots of experience with making radio, music, children's litterature and acting, both in comedic roles as well as serious, dramatic roles. So I knew he was up for the challenge. However, the movie is held back by its own pacing with massive time skips throughout and the details of the intermediate passing time is told through vignettes of tabloid headline, i.e. What the general public knew already. When I go to see a biopic I am kind of expecting to see some sides of the people involved that the public doesn't already know, and we do get that (from time to time), but also a lot of stuff anyone who was there at the time or had read a biography or watched a documentary was already well aware of. But in the end, it is still a movie very much worth watching, especially since the remaining Seebach family has been very much involved in the process from the start, especially the son Rasmus Seebach who himself made a career as a pop singer-songwriter.8 out of 10.
Reviewed by hello12343 9 / 10

A Stirring Tribute to a Pop Legend: A Reimagined Look at Tommy Seebach

This powerful Danish biopic dives deep into the life of Eurovision icon and beloved pop musician Tommy Seebach, offering a raw and heartfelt narrative shaped in part by those who knew him best-his family. With his surviving relatives attached as executive producers, the film achieves a rare kind of authenticity that doesn't shy away from the shadows. It's an honest portrayal, full of affection but unflinching in its depiction of struggle.You can feel the devotion behind every frame. The director approaches Seebach's story not just as a filmmaker, but as someone deeply invested in preserving a legacy. The result is a cinematic love letter-vulnerable, beautiful, and deeply moving. I'd even argue it's one of the strongest films Denmark has put out in recent memory.Tommy Seebach was a household name in the '80s, his catchy pop songs lighting up Danish airwaves and Eurovision stages. But as the '90s arrived, his star faded. The public began to dismiss him, and the sting of irrelevance hit him hard. Rather than evolving his artistry, Seebach became fixated on reclaiming his former spotlight, a fixation that slowly spiraled into depression and addiction. Alcohol became both his escape and undoing, ultimately costing him his marriage. Yet even in his darkest days, he managed to create one last unforgettable hit-the very song that lends its name to the film.From its nostalgic recreation of the late 1970s to the superb lead performance by Anders Matthesen-who inhabits Seebach with nuance and soul-the production is top-tier. Visually, it's a joy to watch, and emotionally, it pulls no punches.If you're the type to scoff at pop music, this movie might challenge you. Seebach's tunes are undeniably catchy, unapologetically pop. But dismissing that as lowbrow would be missing the point. Culture, after all, isn't a ladder-it's a web, and every sound has its place. For those who remember the era, or simply appreciate a deeply human story told with care, this film will resonate.In the vein of biopics about Mercury, Elvis, and Dylan, this one holds its own-not because Seebach was a global legend, but because the film dares to treat his story with equal reverence. It's not just a movie. It's a legacy made whole. Watch it!
Reviewed by sarastro7 9 / 10

Made with love

This Danish biopic about Eurovision hit-maker and pop singer Tommy Seebach (who died in 2003) was executive produced by his entire surviving family, and is therefore an intensely intimate and truthful portrait, while also being a "warts and all" exposé. Good movies are made with obvious passion, and this one definitely is. From the perspective of the director, it is also a labor of love. It's an emotional rollercoaster which I will go so far as to call the best Danish film in years.Seebach had several successes during the 1980s, but by 1990 many considered him to be washed up; over and done with. An opinion he himself intensely resented. From this point on, however, he seemed mainly driven by borderline depression, always trying to get back on the Eurovision wagon, rather than exploring new avenues in the music field. His ultimate response was alcoholism, and it ruined his marriage - although he still had one big success left in him; the song that the movie's title is named after.The movie is well-produced, gorgeous-looking from the beginning in its recreation of the late 1970s, and Anders Matthesen is extremely well-cast as Seebach. I can't think of anyone better suited.Now, Seebach's music is melodic pop; if you're a cultural snob it won't be much to your liking. However, snobbery is dumb, and there is no true distinction between alleged "high" and "low" culture. If you lived through the 1980s in Denmark, listening to and still remembering this music, I think you will love this movie. Its emotional impact is as just great as the recent movies about Freddie Mercury, Elvis and Bob Dylan. It's great because it is intimate, true and, above all, respectful. When many would (wrongly) think that it doesn't really need to be. Check it out.
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