Another Round

An international co-production between Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands, the film stars Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Magnus Millang, and Lars Ranthe.

At a dinner celebrating Nikolaj's 40th birthday, the group begins to discuss a theory inspired by the work of psychiatrist Finn Skårderud—that humans are born with a blood alcohol content (BAC) deficiency of 0.05%, and that being at 0.05% makes one more creative and relaxed.

Two of the friends have personal challenges that also make this experiment attractive: Martin is depressed and alienated from his family and students, and Nikolaj's wife seems to have contempt for him.

Within a short period of time, all four members of the group find both their work and private lives more enjoyable and successful.

Still finding their lives improved, one night they decide to drink to oblivion to test the liberating effects, but after coming home incapacitated, both Martin and Nikolaj are confronted by their families.

But at a faculty meeting where the headmaster reveals that teachers have been drinking at work, Tommy arrives obviously reeling drunk.

[6] Additional inspiration came from Vinterberg's own daughter, Ida, who had told stories of the drinking culture within the Danish youth.

The website's consensus reads: "Take one part deftly directed tragicomedy, add a dash of Mads Mikkelsen in vintage form, and you've got Another Round – an intoxicating look at midlife crises.

"[19] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 79 out of 100, based on 34 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.

[20] An American English-language remake of the film is planned to star Leonardo DiCaprio and to be produced by Appian Way Productions, Endeavor Content, and Makeready.

[52] In January 2024, it was reported that Chris Rock was attached to direct the movie, with Stuart Blumberg writing a draft script.