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Movie Info

Release Date: December 25, 2015
Runtime: 116 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (4)
Genres:
Drama Comedy
Budget: $0
Revenue: $30,692,889
Original Language: Swedish
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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91%
Tomatometer
70
70/100
Metacritic
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7.6/10
TMDB
1,291 votes
⭐
7.7/10
IMDb
74,451 votes
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A Man Called Ove

2015

"Life’s unexpected friendships can change everything."

Also known as: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ET: Mees nimega Ove? πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· TR: Ove AdΔ±ndaki Bir Adam? πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· EL: ΞšΞ¬Ο€ΞΏΞΉΞΏΟ‚ που τον έλΡγαν ΌβΡ? πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ UK: Π”Ρ€ΡƒΠ³Π΅ Тиття Π£Π²Π΅? All international titles (4) →
Drama Comedy 116 min 7.7/10

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $0
Revenue: $30,692,889
Profit $30,692,889

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Cast of A Man Called Ove

Ida Engvoll as Sonja in A Man Called Ove
Ida Engvoll
Sonja

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Keywords

#friendship 170 #dark comedy 84 #black humor 13 #cars 10 #memories 7 #first kiss 6 #bloody 5 #bitterness 4 #romantic drama 4 #pregnant woman 4 #suicidal 4 #gay artist 3 #power of love 3 #grumpy man 3 #muslim character 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about A Man Called Ove

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  • The film was shot primarily in the city of Gothenburg, Sweden, which serves as the backdrop for Ove's neighborhood, enhancing the story's authenticity and connection to Swedish culture.

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  • Rolf LassgΓ₯rd, who plays the lead role of Ove, is known for his extensive work in Swedish cinema and was specifically chosen for his ability to portray both the grumpy and vulnerable sides of the character.

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  • In one scene, Ove's car is shown to be a Saab, which is a nod to Swedish automotive culture, reflecting Ove's traditional values and connection to his homeland.

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  • During a scene where Ove interacts with his neighbor's cat, the cat was trained to perform specific actions; however, there were moments when it went off-script, leading to genuine reactions from the cast.

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  • Hannes Holm, the director, also co-wrote the screenplay, which is based on the novel by Fredrik Backman; this collaboration allowed for a faithful yet creatively adapted cinematic experience.

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  • The film often uses symbolism, such as Ove's obsession with rules and order, to illustrate his struggle with loss and his journey towards opening up to others.

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  • The soundtrack features a mix of original compositions and classic Swedish songs, helping to evoke a sense of nostalgia and complementing the film's emotional tone.

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