Michael Brostrup

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

25Total Films

7.7 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 15, 1965

Birth Place: Denmark

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Michael Brostrup reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 25 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Michael Brostrup's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Michael Brostrup remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Promised Land, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Michael Brostrup Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michael Brostrup's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7

★7.7

The Promised Land: Denmark, 1755. Captain Ludvig Kahlen sets out to conquer a Danish heath reputed to be uncultivable, with an impossible g

The Promised Land

2023•Action

★7.2

The Purity of Vengeance (2018) movie poster

★7.2

The Purity of Vengeance: Copenhagen, 2018. A frightening discovery is made in an old apartment. The subsequent investigation of Department Q lead

The Purity of Vengeance

2018•Crime

★7.1

The Keeper of Lost Causes (2013) movie poster

★7.1

The Keeper of Lost Causes: Denmark, 2013. Police officers Carl Mørck and Hafez el-Assad, sole members of Department Q, which is focused on closing

The Keeper of Lost Causes

2013•Thriller

★7.0

★7.0

Overgang: Set in a lonely and distant universe, a young girl makes a life-changing decision in order to take responsibility for he

Overgang

2013•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

The Absent One: Denmark, 2014. A former police officer asks Carl Mørck, head of Department Q, to find out who brutally killed his young

The Absent One

2014•Thriller

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Michael Brostrup.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2024	Eternal	Anita's Father	Average	Similar →
2024	Maybe in March	-	Flop	Similar →
2023	The Promised Land	Workman	Super Hit	Similar →
2022	Chrysanthemum	Jan	Average	Similar →
2022	The Dinner	Waiter	Flop	Similar →
2021	A Taste of Hunger	-	Average	Similar →
2021	Øst for hav, vest for sund	Niels	Flop	Similar →
2020	Enforcement	Captain Hedegaard	Average	Similar →
2020	Grøn Ford Taunus	Thor	Flop	Similar →
2020	The Day We Died	Doctor	Average	Similar →
2018	The Purity of Vengeance	Børge Bak	Hit	Similar →
2017	Winter Brothers	Michael	Average	Similar →
2017	You Disappear	-	Average	Similar →
2016	Where the Windmills Are	-	Hit	Similar →
2016	A Conspiracy of Faith	Børge Bak	Hit	Similar →
2015	April 9th	Oberst Hartz	Hit	Similar →
2014	The Absent One	Børge Bak	Hit	Similar →
2013	Tarok	-	Flop	Similar →
2013	The Keeper of Lost Causes	Børge Bak	Hit	Similar →
2013	Sex, Drugs & Taxation	-	Average	Similar →
2013	Overgang	Dad	Hit	Similar →
2013	The Shooter	PET betjent i bil	Flop	Similar →
2013	Liv	Noah	Flop	Similar →
2012	A Real Man	Jonas's dad	Hit	Similar →
1994	Carl, My Childhood Symphony	-	Hit	Similar →

Michael Brostrup - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michael Brostrup?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Brostrup is "The Promised Land" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Michael Brostrup acted in?

Michael Brostrup has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michael Brostrup?

Other notable films include "The Purity of Vengeance", "The Keeper of Lost Causes", and "Overgang".