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A Man Called Ove

Play trailer 1:57 Poster for A Man Called Ove PG-13 Released Sep 30, 2016 1h 56m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Ove (Rolf Lassgård) is the quintessential angry old man next door. An isolated retiree with strict principles and a short fuse, who spends his days enforcing block association rules that only he cares about, and visiting his wife's grave, Ove has given up on life. After a boisterous young family moves in next door and accidentally flattens Ove's mailbox, an unlikely friendship forms.
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A Man Called Ove's winsome sincerity -- and Rolf Lassgård's affectingly flinty performance in the title role -- keep it from succumbing to excess sentimentality.

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Simran Hans Observer (UK) By giving voice to blue-collar anxieties before working to resolve them, the film suggests that community can cure almost all ailments. Rated: 4/5 Jul 2, 2017 Full Review Donald Clarke Irish Times The main problem with A Man Called Ove - a faithful, nice looking adaption of Fredrik Backman's popular novel - is that it's not manipulative enough. Rated: 3/5 Jun 30, 2017 Full Review David Jenkins Little White Lies Not a film to change your view of the world or anything like that, but certainly a pleasant enough sit. Rated: 3/5 Jun 30, 2017 Full Review Alistair Lawrence Common Sense Media A somewhat rushed final act and a couple of storylines that never quite come to life are the only slight disappointments. Rated: 4/5 Feb 7, 2023 Full Review Ruth Maramis FlixChatter Film Blog What a funny and heartwarming story! Rolf Lassgård is immediately likable despite his gruff exterior. Such a beautiful celebration of life and friendship, but glad that it doesn’t shy away from showing the darker moments in Ove’s life. Rated: 4/5 Feb 3, 2023 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies Despite his prickly nature the film’s protagonist is easy to enjoy and eventually sympathize with. That’s mainly due to the surprising amount of tenderness packed into the story and a fabulous lead performance. Rated: 4.5/5 Aug 19, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Carlos T Filme: Um Homem Chamado Ove Assistido: 31-01-25 Elenco: Rof Lassgard, @baharpars @filip_berg @idaengvoll Tobias Almborg, Zozan Akgun, Anna Lena Bergelin Modelo: #drama #comedia Duração: 1h 56m Ano: 2015 Minha opinião: Um filme light que sai do caminho Hollywood e isso é bom, aqui temos um filme sueco. Onde temos o viúvo e agora desempregado depois de 40 anos e muito ranzinza Ove (Lassgard). E agora a vida deixa de ter sentido e resolve tirar a vida para estar junto de sua esposa. Mas bem na hora uma nova família se muda para o condomínio que vivem. E então ele tem que resolver pois para ele tudo deve certinho. E quando resolve novamente tirar a vida, surge uma nova situação e assim acontece várias vezes. Até o momento que ele começa a se envolver com a nova família e seu filho. E entre lembranças do passado que acaba construindo toda uma estória. E isto é muito legal, pois vai nos envolvendo. E lembra muito o desenho “UP: Altas Aventuras”. E o filme segue até ele descobrir que deve viver e assim ele passa a interagir com as pessoas, e perdoar oque se deve perdoar. Até que chega o dia de sua partida, mas podendo viver seus últimos dias. Roteiro e enredo um filme que nos abraça e com um humor, gostoso de assistir. Parabéns a todos atores e com ressalva para Rolf Lassgard. Vale apena assistir? Com certeza. Nota: 8,5 Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/25 Full Review Sarah G I put this movie in the dvd player just to check that it worked and was so immediately drawn into it that I spent the rest of the afternoon unexpectedly watching it. Simultaneously dark and heart warming, if such a thing can exist. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/25 Full Review Tom N A lovely film, so much so I have now purchased it twice. It's a wider story about embracing the world and finding the good people. It warmers my sole. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/28/24 Full Review Audience Member Absolutely one of my favourite movies, it makes me cry during a few scenes when I rewatch it. I haven't read the book yet but I really really want to! Rolf Lassgård is playing this character unbelievably well along with his younger self Filip Berg. This movie is a roller coaster of romance, comedy and drama and the way its shot is amazing, you all know that one particular scene with the bus. 1000/10 tears Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/30/24 Full Review Audie M This is better than American remake starring Tom Hanks. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/04/24 Full Review Alec B It contains few surprises, however due to Rolf Lassgård's performance the film manages to be moving. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/03/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Hannes Holm

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Rolf Lassgård

Ove

Bahar Pars

Parvaneh

Zozan Akgün

Nasanin

Tobias Almborg

Patrick

Filip Berg

unga Ove

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Synopsis Ove (Rolf Lassgård) is the quintessential angry old man next door. An isolated retiree with strict principles and a short fuse, who spends his days enforcing block association rules that only he cares about, and visiting his wife's grave, Ove has given up on life. After a boisterous young family moves in next door and accidentally flattens Ove's mailbox, an unlikely friendship forms.
Director
Hannes Holm
Producer
Annica Bellander, Nicklas Wikström Nicastro
Screenwriter
Hannes Holm
Distributor
Music Box Films
Production Co
Film i Väst, Sveriges Television, Nordisk Film
Rating
PG-13 (Some Disturbing Images|Language|Thematic Content)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
Swedish
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 30, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 13, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$3.4M
Runtime
1h 56m
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