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Iben Hjejle

Iben Hjejle

Actor · Born March 22, 1971 (55) · København, Danmark

Iben Hjejle (born March 22, 1971) is a Danish actress, notable for starring in the John Cusack film High Fidelity (2000). In Denmark, she is best known for appearing in the Danish television sitcom Langt fra Las Vegas (Far from Las Vegas), and playing the girlfriend of Danish comedian Casper Christensen, her former real life boyfriend. She also plays Christensen's girlfriend in the sitcom Klovn (Clown). Hjejle was born in Copenhagen. She has starred in a series of Danish movies, including a Dogme movie, and also in Danish-produced action movies such as Gamle mænd i nye biler (Old Men in New Cars). She also played the Swedish Queen Sofia Magdalena in SVT's successful period drama production of Gustav III:s äktenskap (The Marriage of Gustav III) in 2001. Hjejle also appeared in the 1997 film Portland, in Mifune's Last Song in 2000, The Emperor's New Clothes in 2002, and in Dreaming of Julia and Flickering Lights in 2003. Iben Hjejle was a part of the Danish popular television series Anna Pihl until its ending in April 2008, after 3 seasons. She had a part in Lars von Trier's Direktøren for det hele (2006, also known as The Boss of It All). She turned down the role of Eowyn in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy because she didn't like the idea of being so far from home.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 22, 1971 (55)
From
København, Danmark
Works as
Actor
Titles
21 on MovieCove · 69 credits in all
Links
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Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Up 73% in 30 days

What are Iben Hjejle's films like?

Across their 17 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 62nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 74th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 48th percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
42%
Self
22%
Survival
12%
Morality
11%
Society
8%
Ideas
3%
Power
2%
Romantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose5 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIsolation3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 14 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 8 · Serious 4 · Dark 2

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 9 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 6 · Charged 8 · Intense 0

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 10 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 4

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 8 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 10 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 9 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

10 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 5 of 10 analyzed roles.

Ally
5 of 10
Hero
3 of 10
Herald
1 of 10
Mentor
1 of 10
Show the 10 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
9
Absurd
6
Tense
6
Hopeful
6
Contemplative
3
Other
13

How their films linger

Bittersweet7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet12
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Iben Hjejle's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 14 of their 21 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Iben Hjejle's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

69 credits, 21 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Closed Book (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2027)

    as Mrs. Leuenbech

  • Austerity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Tut

  • Løgnen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 6 episodes · as Rie Bisgaard

  • Mugge & Super Happy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Kirsten (voice)

  • 100% Sjov (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 1 episode · as Sig selv

  • Secrets(2024)

    Show 8 episodes · as Eva

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all shows

  • Shabholm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Hennings Kone · as Pia Støjmund

  • Statsministeren Helle Thorning-Schmidt(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Sig selv

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Maret (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Dr. Moore

  • All Exclusive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Sig selv

  • Mugge & hans mærkelige hjerne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Kirsten (voice)

  • Dansk films bedste (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 5 episodes · as Sig selv

  • 12 uger i helvede (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 8 episodes · Actor

  • A Beautiful Curse(2021)

    as Angel 2

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Deja-vu med Frøkjær (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Sig selv

  • Idioterne der startede Festen(2020)

    as Sig selv

  • Troldspejlet & Co. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Riising Late Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Sig selv

  • Monty and the Street Party (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Kirsten (voice)

  • The Rain(2018)

    Show 2 episodes · as Ellen Andersen

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • Med på noderne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Sig selv

  • Klown Forever(2015)

    as Iben

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Ditte & Louise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Sig selv

  • Growing Pains (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Birte

  • Freak Out! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Ida Hoffman (voice)

  • Every Child is Made of Fire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Eskil & Trinidad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Mette

  • Dicte: Crime Reporter(2013)

    Show 30 episodes · as Dicte Svendsen

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Fuck Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Malin

  • Stockholm East(2011)

    as Anna

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Rosa Morena (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Christine

  • Klown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Iben

  • ZULU Comedy Galla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 2 episodes · as Iben Hjejle

  • Wallander: The Ghost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Live from Bremen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 33 episodes · as Forskellige roller

  • The Eclipse(2009)

    as Lena Morelle

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Chéri(2009)

    as Marie Laure

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • The Escape (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Rikke Lyngvig

  • Defiance(2008)

    as Bella

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Boy Meets Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Kathrine Poulsen

  • Journey to Saturn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Susanne Mortensen

  • The Boss of It All(2006)

    as Lise

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Han, hun og Strindberg (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Liza

  • Anna Pihl(2006)

    Show 30 episodes · as Mikala Hansen

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all shows

  • Klovn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 65 episodes · as Iben

  • Wallander(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Kim Kristensen

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • The Collector (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Laura

  • Monster Thursday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Sara

  • The Good Cop(2004)

    as Louise

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Dreaming of Julia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Julia

  • Zulu Bingo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Sig selv

  • The Bouncer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Lizzie

  • Skagerrak(2003)

    as Marie

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Annas dag (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Anna

  • Old Men in New Cars(2002)

    as Mille

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Gustav III:s äktenskap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Queen Sofia Magdalena

  • Gustav III:s äktenskap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 2 episodes · as Queen Sofia Magdalena

  • Banjos Likørstue (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Iben Hjejle

  • The Emperor's New Clothes(2001)

    as Nicole 'Pumpkin' Truchaut

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Far from Las Vegas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 34 episodes · as Liva Eberhart

  • Flickering Lights(2000)

    as Therese

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • High Fidelity(2000)

    as Laura

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Hvem vil være millionær? Classic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show as Iben Hjejle

  • Possessed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Berit

  • Mifune(1999)

    as Liva

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Den hemmelige tunnel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 24 episodes · as Ida

  • Sinan's Wedding (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Lulu

  • Mors dag (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Karen

  • Portland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Eva

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 69 titles, 68 of them dated from 1996 to 2026; peak year 1999.

Biggest box office

High Fidelity (2000)

$47M worldwide

Highest rated

High Fidelity (2000)

Midcredits 91st

Most popular right now

Dicte: Crime Reporter (2013)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19962026

Peak 1999 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 5 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting69 of 69: 69 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score59th

By decade

1990s7 · acting2000s28 · acting2010s18 · acting2020s15 · acting

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 0% of 15 roles
9904

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Iben Hjejle's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 62nd percentile, the median of the 14 of 15 with a score; across their 14 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 66th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

66thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Approval · how many liked their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Reach · how many have seen their films

67thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Midcredits score across 20 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up7
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

8 of their 20 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Crowd Pleaser8
  • Broadly Agreed6
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

A Beautiful Curse (2021)

80th percentile spread · 47% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

High Fidelity (2000)

Midcredits 91st · 81% liked

Reviewers score the acting 77/100 in their films, across 13 reviewed titles; fans 83, detractors 53. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Iben Hjejle's work okay for kids?

Across up to 5 MovieCove titles with content scores, sex & nudity runs heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Sex & Nudity5 titles41–69 · median 49 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Iben Hjejle work with?

People who share at least 2 of Iben Hjejle's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Anders Thomas Jensen shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles