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E.T. meets Nordic noir in a backyard invasion that'll steal your heart.

The Boy Who Stole the World

cosy apocalypsechildhood wonderScandi-mystery

Overview

FamilyFantasyDramaScience Fiction

A sci-fi fantasy adventure of a young boy whose life changes forever when a mysterious visitor lands from nowhere into his backyard to warn him of an impending invasion.

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Content warning
alienparallel worldcoming of agespace invasion

Standout Aspects

Acting

Lars Mikkelsen brings gravitas to cosmic weirdness.

Cinematography

Nordic landscapes make alien contact feel intimate.

Production

DIY sci-fi that punches way above its budget.

Best for:Family: Kids who can handle mild peril and big feelings.·Solo: Rainy Sunday when you want wonder without chaos.·Rewatch: Spot the foreshadowing you definitely missed first time.
Heads up:Emotional: Some parental absence themes hit unexpectedly hard.·Disturbing: Alien invasion concept may spook younger viewers.
David Noel Bourke

Director

David Noel Bourke

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StatusRumored

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
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Invictus Film
Iconic Film Productions

Top Cast

Lars Mikkelsen

Lars Mikkelsen

Jack

Kasper Leisner

Kasper Leisner

Kale

Mia Lerdam

Mia Lerdam

Nora

Harald Kaiser Hermann

Harald Kaiser Hermann

Michael

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director David Noel Bourke shot most of this in his actual childhood neighborhood in rural Denmark.

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