---
title: "Queen of Hearts"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/queen-of-hearts-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 519465
imdb_id: "tt8378126"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 127
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 383
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Queen of Hearts (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/queen-of-hearts-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Queen of Hearts is a 2019 film directed by May el-Toukhy. The movie features a cast that includes Trine Dyrholm, Gustav Lindh, Magnus Krepper, and Liv Esmår Dannemann. The story centers on Anne, a dedicated advocacy lawyer who specializes in representing children and young adults. Anne lives a seemingly ideal life alongside her husband, Peter, who is a doctor, and their twin daughters. The narrative shifts when Gustav, Anne’s estranged teenage stepson, comes to live with the family. Anne subsequently engages in an affair with him, a choice that jeopardizes her professional career and threatens to destroy her domestic life. This decision leads her down a dangerous path, triggering a sequence of events that places her world at risk of total collapse. The film is available for viewing on the streaming platform Plex. It is distinct from the musical history of the British rock band Queen, which was formed in 1970 and consists of members Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A lawyer's affair with her stepson triggers a devastating spiral."

### Why Watch
- Gripping moral complexity
- Strong central performance
- Unflinching look at taboo subject

### Caveats & Content Note
- Disturbing content
- Pacing may feel slow to some
- Tone & Suitability: Contains explicit sexual content and themes inappropriate for children.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, psychological, forbidden, dramatic, unsettling

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, YouTube TV | Kanopy, Darkroom, Fawesome | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | SBS On Demand | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: May el-Toukhy
- **Networks / Studios**: DR, SVT, Nordisk Film Denmark

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Trine Dyrholm** as *Anne*
- **Gustav Lindh** as *Gustav*
- **Magnus Krepper** as *Peter*
- **Liv Esmår Dannemann** as *Frida*
- **Silja Esmår Dannemann** as *Fanny*
- **Stine Gyldenkerne** as *Lina*
- **Preben Kristensen** as *Erik*
- **Frederikke Dahl Hansen** as *Cecilie*
- **Ella Solgaard** as *Sara*
- **Carla Philip Røder** as *Amanda*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional drama.

### Q: What is the main conflict?
A lawyer's inappropriate relationship with her stepson creates family and legal turmoil.

### Q: Is it in Danish or English?
The original version is in Danish.

### Q: Does it have subtitles?
Most streaming versions include subtitles.

### Q: Is it suitable for teens?
Due to mature themes and content, it is intended for adult audiences.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Queen (band) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_(band))
- [Queen of Hearts (2019) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8378126)
- [QueenOnline.com - The Official Queen Website](https://queenonline.com/)
- [Queen Official - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMhD4jzUqG-IgPzUmmytRQ)
- [Watch Queen of Hearts (2019) Full Movie Free on Plex - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/queen-of-hearts-2019)
- [Queen of Hearts (2019) | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/queen_of_hearts_2019)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*