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2015·104 min·Released

Men & Chicken

“You don't choose your own family”

Comedy
Drama

Men & Chicken is a black comedy about two outcast brothers who, by getting to know their unknown family, discover a horrible truth about themselves and their relatives.

6.5(252 votes)

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Men & Chicken Official Trailer 1 (2016)

Cast & Crew

Mads Mikkelsen

Mads Mikkelsen

Elias

David Dencik

David Dencik

Gabriel

Nikolaj Lie Kaas

Nikolaj Lie Kaas

Gregor

Søren Malling

Søren Malling

Franz

Nicolas Bro

Nicolas Bro

Josef

Ole Thestrup

Ole Thestrup

Flemming Abbott

Bodil Jørgensen

Bodil Jørgensen

Ellen Abbott

Kirsten Lehfeldt

Kirsten Lehfeldt

Ingrid Abbott

Lisbet Dahl

Lisbet Dahl

Susan

Rikke Louise Andersson

Rikke Louise Andersson

Sara

Kjeld Nørgaard

Kjeld Nørgaard

Færgefører

Maj-Britt Mathiesen

Maj-Britt Mathiesen

Mia

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Reno

Written on 12/4/2016

**Two brothers and their quest to find the truth.** A strange Danish film. It was a lot like the Danish version of 'The Addams Family'. Written and directed by a screenwriter for the notable films in different languages. This is the story of two brothers who embark a journey to a remote island after their father died. Because they learn they were adopted, so they go to look for their biological parents. They end up in a strange house with the strange people, but realise how they are related to each other. So the remaining part focused on the mysteries surrounding the house. When those things come out, the narration reaches its peak and brings the end. I think the title should have been 'Men & Animals'. If you watch the film you will know the reason, particularly after the final twist. As I had observed, many people liked it, but to me it was average. The idea seems very good, but the style was missing. Too ordinary presentation. If the approach was atypical like I said 'The Addams Family', it would have gained more popularity internationally. The actors were good, shoot in the good places. Among all, Nikolaj was the familiar face. This is not your usual film, yet not for everyone. Maybe if you know the language, you might enjoy it better. The subtitle translated comedies are not that effective. Feels like I want to like it, since it was tagged as a comedy I did not get many laughs. So I won't stop you if you want to try it, but only tell you to be careful while choosing it, regarding what you are expecting from it. _6/10_

251Family

Written on 1/20/2021

**Dark Dark comedy made by Jensen who is a brilliant writer and director.. Its not made for everyone but personally.. I believe it to be an absolute MASTERPIECE.. I laugh my butt off every time I re watch it and thats quite often. The comedic genius involved is just mind blowing.. Many people dont realize the relationship half the cast along with Mikkelson has with Jensen the movies creator and director. Its long standing in Danish theater... and its a splendid connection.. Most Americans have NO idea just HOW funny Mikkelson is and has been in films... I REALLY hope he does more comedys and soon... This is a MUST SEE **

r96sk

Written on 10/18/2023

<em>'Men & Chicken'</em> is... out there. Good film, though! The only criticism I have is the run time, I reckon they could've shaved a decent chunk off so the somewhat predictable conclusion comes around quicker. That aside, I enjoyed this 2015 release. It has a strong cast, good humour (mainly across the first half or so) and has a plot that is certainly intriguing - and even manages a positive message in the end, just about. Mads Mikkelsen is good value here, as he is in pretty much all of his films let's be honest. I watched this as part of my watch through his filmography, so it was cool to see a number of familiar faces that he worked with previously; as well as director Anders Thomas Jensen, of course. Nikolaj Lie Kaas the most obvious, to me anyway, example of that, though you also have the likes of David Dencik and Nicolas Bro.

Media

Men & Chicken Official Trailer 1 (2016)

Men & Chicken Official Trailer 1 (2016)