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Søren Pilmark

Søren Pilmark

Actor · Born October 16, 1955 (71) · København, Danmark

Søren Pilmark was born on October 16, 1955 in Copenhagen, Denmark as Søren Louis Pilmark. He is an actor and writer, known for Flickering Lights (2000), King's Game (2004) and The Keeper of Lost Causes (2013).

Biography from TMDB.

Born
October 16, 1955 (71)
From
København, Danmark
Works as
Actor
Titles
21 on MovieCove · 83 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 3% in 30 days

What are Søren Pilmark's films like?

Across their 15 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 56th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Crime3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 88th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 30th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 57th 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
31%
Morality
16%
Power
16%
Self
12%
Survival
10%
Society
9%
Ideas
6%
Family bonds6 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTruth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGreed2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 12 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 8 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 1

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

Gentle 2 · Charged 5 · Intense 5

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

Steady 4 · Shifting 8 · Whiplash 0

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

Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 9 · Relentless 0

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

A split, not a type: Casual 5 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 3

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 5 · Affecting 3 · Heavy 4

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

Resolved 8 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

9 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 2 of 9 analyzed roles.

Hero
2 of 9
Shadow
2 of 9
Threshold guardian
2 of 9
Trickster
1 of 9
Shapeshifter
1 of 9
Mentor
1 of 9
Show the 9 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
11
Dread
6
Melancholic
6
Absurd
4
Hopeful
4
Other
10

How their films linger

Thought-provoking7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet12
  • Ambiguous1

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 Søren Pilmark's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 19 of their 21 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Søren Pilmark'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

83 credits, 21 with a MovieCove page; 4 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Children of Silver Street: Take a Stand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Morfar

  • Ørkenens Sønner: Fingeren på pølsen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Director · Writer · as Omar Papa

  • Destination X - Danmark (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 8 episodes · as Vært

  • Det Sindssyge Eksperiment (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 4 episodes · as Ejnar Geert-Jørgensen

  • The Insane Experiment (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Chief Physician Einar Geert-Jørgensen

  • Ørkenens Sønner: En fez i en hornlygte (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Director · Writer · as Omar-Papa

  • Vikings: Valhalla(2022)

    Show 5 episodes · as King Sweyn Forkbeard

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Atlantic Crossing(2020)

    Show 8 episodes · as King Haakon: VII

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • Journal 64(2018)

    as Marcus Jacobsen

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Downsizing(2017)

    as Dr. Andreas Jacobsen

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • The Incredible Story of the Giant Pear(2017)

    as Ulysses Karlsen (voice)

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • The Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as David

  • Ørkenens Sønner: Een gang til for prins Knud (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Director · Writer · as Omar-Papa

  • Syng og gæt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Sig selv

  • Department Q: A Conspiracy of Faith(2016)

    as Marcus Jacobsen

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • The Last King(2016)

    as Bishop

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • The Heavy Water War: Stopping Hitler's Atomic Bomb(2015)

    Show 6 episodes · as Niels Bohr

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Time travels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 24 episodes · as Sølvræven

  • The Christmas Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Campingfatter

  • 1864 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 8 episodes · as Oberst E. A. Lundbye

  • 1864: Brødre i krig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Lundbye

  • Department Q: The Absent One(2014)

    as Marcus Jacobsen

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • The Big Test (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Karl

  • Dansk Drama - Fra Matador til Arvingerne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 6 episodes · as Sig selv

  • Seaside Hotel(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Thorvald Stauning

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Department Q: The Keeper of Lost Causes(2013)

    as Marcus Jacobsen

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Sorrow and Joy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Advokaten

  • Vikings(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Stender

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Ørkenens Sønner: Varm luft i Canal Grande (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Writer · as Omar-Papa

  • Kon-Tiki(2012)

    as Freuchen

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Jarls Quizshow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Sig selv

  • Lykke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 18 episodes · as Johannes Dam

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

    as Ulrik

  • At World's End (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Consul

  • Aching Hearts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Agnete's father

  • Ørkenens Sønner: En sang fra de varme lande (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Writer · as Omar-Papa

  • The Early Years: Erik Nietzsche Part 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Mads

  • Lysets nøgle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 3 episodes · as Malleus

  • Til døden os skiller(2007)

    as Erik

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • How to Get Rid of the Others (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Christian

  • The Killing(2007)

    Show 6 episodes · as PET chef Erik König

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Lotto(2006)

    as Jørgen

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Helmer & Son (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Director

  • Bare Holger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Christian

  • Ørkenens Sønner: Et Skud i Tågen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Writer · as Omar-Papa

  • King's Game(2004)

    as Erik Dreier Jensen

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Aftermath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Nisse

  • Nissernes Ø (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 24 episodes · as Figur Figursson

  • Rembrandt(2002)

    as Bæk

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Ørkenens sønner: En storm i et glas vand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Writer · as Omar-Papa

  • Kat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Peter Hald

  • Anna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Tom

  • Flickering Lights(2000)

    as Torkild

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Skjulte spor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 4 episodes · as Ernst

  • The Spider(2000)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Hit med sangen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 3 episodes · as Sig selv

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

    Show as Søren Pilmark

  • The Major (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Stig Møller

  • The Kingdom II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Jørgen Krogshøj

  • Taxa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 6 episodes · as Sander

  • Ørkenens Sønner: Gå aldrig tilbage til en fuser (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Writer · as Omar-Papa

  • Den store kul-tur (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Klosterstad

  • The Beast Within (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Præsten

  • Dansk på 1'eren- Nytår Special (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Ørkenens Sønner

  • The Kingdom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Jørgen Krogshøj

  • The Kingdom(1994)

    Show 13 episodes · as Jørgen Krogshøj

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Ørkenens Sønner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Writer · as Omar-Papa

  • Roses and Parsley (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Benny

  • The Screaming Throats (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Djarnis

  • Call Me Liva (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 4 episodes · as Arne Weel

  • The Gønge Chieftain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 13 episodes · as Svend Gønge

  • Camping (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Søren

  • Peter von Scholten (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Mikkels motiver (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Per

  • Pallesen Pilmark Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Marx og Coca Cola (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Morten Møller

  • May (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Kurt

  • One Big Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 12 episodes · as Bjarne B. Bruun, '3B', udviklingschef

  • Opfinderkontoret (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mand fra Hospitalet

  • Krigsdøtre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · as Søren

  • Christmas by Your Friends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Salesman

  • Kassen stemmer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Den kære familie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 98th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 83 titles from 1962 to 2025; peak year 2017.

Biggest box office

Downsizing (2017)

$55M worldwide

Highest rated

Journal 64 (2018)

Midcredits 93rd

Most popular right now

The Kingdom (1994)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19622025

Peak 2017 · at the high point of their film career. Top draw in 3 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
Acting82 of 83: 73 only acting, 9 with another role · typical Midcredits score85thDirecting4 of 83: 1 only directing, 3 with another roleWriting9 of 83: 0 only writing, 9 with another role

83 titles, 9 with more than one role — acting and writing overlap on 9 of them.

By decade

1960s1 · acting1970s2 · acting1980s8 · acting1990s16 · 16 acting · 2 crew2000s23 · 22 acting · 4 crew2010s25 · 25 acting · 2 crew2020s8 · 8 acting · 2 crew

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 7% of 14 roles
9409

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 Søren Pilmark's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 85th percentile, the median of all 13; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 69th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

69thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Approval · how many liked their films

69thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Reach · how many have seen their films

87thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Midcredits score across 21 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up12
  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th4

Shape of the crowd

None of their 21 titles divides audiences: 12 are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Crowd Pleaser12
  • Broadly Agreed4

Most loved · actor

The Killing (2007)

Midcredits 96th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 72/100 in their films, across 11 reviewed titles; fans 79, detractors 52. 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 Søren Pilmark's work okay for kids?

Across up to 7 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore, sex & nudity, profanity, alcohol & drugs and frightening / intense run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore7 titles26–87 · median 69 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity7 titles29–63 · median 52 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity6 titles32–78 · median 54 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs5 titles38–73 · median 44 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense6 titles25–90 · median 67 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

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 Søren Pilmark work with?

People who share at least 2 of Søren Pilmark's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Nikolaj Lie Kaas shares the most, 5.

Writers

Actors

Cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles