Sebastian Stan's "breathtaking" drama is now available to watch in the UK

Sebastian Stan is swapping the Marvel Cinematic Universe for a much more unsettling family drama, with his latest film arriving in UK cinemas today (13 November).

Fjord sees the Avengers: Doomsday star take on a challenging new role alongside Sentimental Value actress Renate Reinsve. The thought-provoking story explores family, faith and the clash between different cultural values.

The movie, which has already attracted plenty of attention on the festival circuit, is directed, written and produced by Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu. Fjord was awarded the prestigious Palme d'Or at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.

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The story follows Norwegian woman Lisbet (Reinsve) and her devout Romanian husband Mihai (Stan), who relocate with their five children to a remote, close-knit coastal community.

Initially, the family appear to be settling into their new surroundings, but tensions soon begin to emerge as their teenage children form friendships with a neighbouring family.

When concerns are raised about the couple's strict parenting methods, and allegations of abuse surface, the family find themselves at the centre of an increasingly fraught situation.

As the authorities become involved, the film explores the difficult questions surrounding parental rights, religious beliefs, and the boundaries between protecting children and judging those whose values differ from our own.

Stan's performance sees him take on a particularly transformative role, sporting a dramatically different appearance as he portrays the deeply religious father.

The drama has also earned considerable critical attention, with the Wall Street Journal describing it as "breathtaking cinema in more ways than one", praising its urgency and its "profound comment on our times".

Fjord currently holds an impressive 92% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 156 reviews.

The film's Cannes success has helped establish it as one of the year's most talked-about international dramas. Its deliberately provocative subject matter is likely to leave audiences with plenty to debate after the credits roll...

Alongside Stan and Reinsve, the cast includes Lisa Carlehed, Ellen Dorrit Petersen and Lisa Loven Kongsli.

Fjord is now showing in UK cinemas.

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