Elling (2001)
Overview
40-year-old Elling, sensitive, would-be poet, is sent to live in a state institution when his mother, who has sheltered him his entire life, dies. There he meets Kjell Bjarne, a gentle giant and female-obsessed virgin, also in his 40s.
Where to watch Elling
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Viaplay | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix | — | — |
| Ireland | Netflix | — | — |
| Germany | Netflix | — | — |
| France | Netflix | — | — |
| Spain | Netflix | — | — |
| Netherlands | Netflix, Netflix Kids | — | — |
| Sweden | Amazon Prime Video, Viaplay, Tele2 Play | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Poland | Netflix, Cinobo | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Elling in 27 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Elling about?
40-year-old Elling, sensitive, would-be poet, is sent to live in a state institution when his mother, who has sheltered him his entire life, dies. There he meets Kjell Bjarne, a gentle giant and female-obsessed virgin, also in his 40s. Elling is a Comedy, Drama movie, released on 2001-03-16, runtime 89 minutes.
Is Elling worth watching?
TMDB users rate Elling 7.1 out of 10 from 208 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Elling?
In the United States, Elling streams on Viaplay. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Petter Næss
Cast
- Per Christian Ellefsen as Elling
- Sven Nordin as Kjell Bjarne
- Marit Pia Jacobsen as Reidun Nordsletten
- Jørgen Langhelle as Frank Åsli
- Per Christensen as Alfons Jørgensen
- Hilde Olausson as Gunn
- Ola Otnes as Hauger
- Eli Anne Linnestad as Johanne
- Cecilie A. Mosli as Cecilie Kornes
- Joachim Rafaelsen as Haakon Willum
- Per Gørvell as Eriksen
- Knud Dahl as Servitør på bar
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Sources
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