134 Best Scandinavian Movies and Series
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The Bothersome ManMovie · 2006 · 90m · Comedy, Drama, FantasyAndreas, a forty-year-old man, wakes up in an unfamiliar city with no memory of his past. He's offered a job, a home, and even a wife. However, he soon realizes something isn't right. When Andreas tries to leave the city, he finds himself trapped. He encounters Hugo, who has discovered a sound coming from a crack in his cellar wall – beautiful music. Could it be a passage to somewhere else? Together, they devise a new plan to escape.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0 - 2
Kon-TikiMovie · 2012 · 118m · Adventure, HistoryThis is the true story of Thor Heyerdahl's daring 1947 voyage across the Pacific Ocean on a balsa wood raft. He aimed to demonstrate that pre-Columbian South Americans could have settled in Polynesia.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 3
PusherMovie · 1996 · 110m · Action, Crime, DramaA young man trying to become a drug dealer finds his life unraveling after a failed deal. The story follows him as he's pulled deeper into debt and violence by a ruthless drug lord. The film examines survival, loyalty, and how greed destroys people in the world of drug trafficking. As the situation worsens, the protagonist must navigate a dangerous environment to satisfy his demanding creditor and stay alive.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 4
HeadhuntersMovie · 2011 · 100m · Thriller, Crime, ActionA skilled recruiter takes a dangerous gamble to acquire a prized painting belonging to a retired soldier.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.2 - 5
Dancer in the DarkMovie · 2000 · 140m · Drama, CrimeSelma, a Czech immigrant facing blindness, works hard to support herself and her son. He shares her genetic condition and needs a costly operation to avoid the same future. Overwhelmed by hardship, Selma finds solace in musicals, composing small songs inspired by the sounds around her.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.9 - 6
Second ChanceMovie · 2014 · 105mOn a typical summer morning at "Outstanding Pool House," Shine prepares for school, a sadness lingering beneath her elegant exterior. Six months prior, a car accident claimed her parents, leaving her only with this house and facing the prospect of being placed in foster care. Shine's uncle, Feng – a former billiards champion – learns of her situation and returns home to care for her. Shine, however, barely knows him and resents his presence, especially given his struggles with alcohol and smoking following a gambling-related loss. Can these two find a way to reconnect through their shared love of billiards? And will they rediscover the familial bond that unites them?IMDb 6.4TMDB 4.2 - 7
DogvilleMovie · 2003 · 178m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerFleeing a dangerous mob, a woman finds refuge in a quiet Colorado town. She's offered work in exchange for sanctuary, but when a search party arrives, she discovers the community's kindness comes with a hidden cost.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.8 - 8
Angels in Fast MotionMovie · 2005 · 125mMaria, Allan, and Steso are fighting to survive. Maria, a drug dealer, searches for love amidst a world of addicts, abusers, and bikers. Allan returns from a difficult journey and struggles to rebuild his life while confronting his past. Steso, a cynical intellectual, tries to connect Maria and Allan, the two people who give his life purpose: his girl and his drug habit. They all desperately seek meaning in a chaotic world and struggle to understand love itself.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.7 - 9
Nymphomaniac: Vol. IIMovie · 2013 · 124m · Drama, MysteryJoe's life, shaped by sexual experiences, explores the darker parts of her adulthood and the events that brought her to Seligman's care.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7 - 10
RMovie · 2010 · 99m · Crime, DramaRune, powerfully portrayed by Pilou Asbæk, is a young man serving time for a violent crime. He's transferred to the prison's toughest ward and must quickly navigate its complex system of rules, loyalty, and expectations to survive. Rune also goes by Rachid, and he forms an unlikely friendship with a fellow inmate, a young Muslim prisoner. Together, they challenge the ingrained racial divisions within the prison.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 11
Babette's FeastMovie · 1987 · 104m · DramaIn a secluded Danish village of the late 1800s, a close-knit community lives by strict religious beliefs and a predictable routine. The arrival of a French housekeeper for a local family subtly changes their lives. She brings with her an unexpected talent for cooking, introducing new tastes and ideas through her carefully prepared meals. This slowly transforms the villagers' culinary habits and way of thinking. The film explores how a tight-knit rural community grapples with change and modern influences while holding onto tradition.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.2 - 12
Dark HorseMovie · 2005 · 100m · Comedy, DramaA young man ignites romance while navigating the everyday challenges of life in Denmark, supporting himself and his friend through their shared experiences.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7 - 13
PurgeMovie · 2012 · 125m · Drama, HistoryDuring Stalin's Great Terror, Aliide endured immense hardship. Decades later, living in isolation, she encounters Zara, a young woman who has just escaped from Russian mafia sex slavery. Both survivors, Aliide and Zara begin to explore their pasts, and their stories intertwine, revealing the devastating impact of the era on a family in Estonia.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 14
Pusher IIMovie · 2004 · 100m · Crime, DramaTonny is released from prison, but he's determined to turn his life around – a difficult task.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 15
BleederMovie · 1999 · 97m · Drama, CrimeThis film tells two separate stories that are connected. One follows Lenny as he tries to get to know Lea, a mysterious waitress he's drawn to. He faces difficulties in his small town and learns about staying strong, being open, and finding himself. At the same time, Leo struggles with the pressures of becoming a father, which creates problems in his relationships, particularly with his wife's overprotective brother. Together, these stories explore themes of love, growing up, and life's unexpected turns.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 16
Pusher IIIMovie · 2005 · 108m · Action, Thriller, CrimeAs Milo ages, he's planning his daughter's 25th birthday when a shipment of heroin unexpectedly turns out to be 10,000 ecstasy pills. When Milo tries to sell them, chaos erupts, and his only option is to seek help from Radovan, his former enforcer and longtime friend.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 17
Troll HunterMovie · 2010 · 104m · Fantasy, HorrorWhen a group of students investigate a string of strange bear deaths, they uncover a far more sinister reality. Their investigation leads them to a mysterious hunter, who they discover is actually a troll hunter.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7 - 18
OkayMovie · 2002 · 93mNete, a driven 37-year-old balancing work, family, and marriage, faces a crisis when her father falls seriously ill. She pressures doctors for a prognosis and learns he has only three weeks to live. Her father withdraws, but Nete insists he spend his final weeks with her family, believing he should die surrounded by loved ones. His arrival disrupts their lives, adding to the emotional strain of their situation. As the weeks turn into a month and his health unexpectedly improves, Nete finds herself grappling with a new and unforeseen problem.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.8 - 19
The Simple-Minded MurdererMovie · 1982 · 108m · DramaSven, a gentle man with intellectual disabilities, loses his mother and becomes an unpaid farmhand on the wealthy Höglund estate. He's forced to sleep with the animals. There, he meets Anna, another outsider who treats him kindly despite her own challenges. As Sven endures mistreatment from the Höglunds, he makes a brave decision: he leaves the estate and lives with Anna's welcoming family. Through their friendship and shared struggles, Sven learns to feel valued and accepted for himself, finding strength and hope in this moving story.IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.9 - 20
The EliteMovie · 2015 · 80mAs their twenties draw to a close, a writer and his artist friends relocate to a mansion in the countryside and launch an extended party. The festivities test their artistic boundaries and the strength of their bond.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.7 - 21
SparrowsMovie · 2015 · 99m · DramaSixteen-year-old Ari lives with his mother in Reykjavík. When she takes a new job abroad, he's sent back to his hometown. There, he reconnects with an old friend who is now navigating a complicated romance, and discovers his father has been deeply affected by the financial crisis.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.4 - 22
Terribly HappyMovie · 2008 · 90m · Drama, ThrillerRobert Hansen, a 34-year-old police officer in Copenhagen, is unexpectedly reassigned to Skarrild, a small town in Southern Jutland, as a substitute marshal. This new position offers Robert a chance to begin anew. His future back in Copenhagen hinges entirely on his success in this remote community.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.2 - 23
BlindMovie · 2014 · 96m · DramaAfter losing her sight, Ingrid finds solace in her home, a space for solitude with her husband and her thoughts. Soon, she begins to sense her husband's presence in their apartment while he's at work. Simultaneously, her lonely neighbor, disillusioned with pornography, becomes fixated on a woman across the street. Ingrid is aware of this, but her true struggles are internal. Her deepest fears and hidden desires begin to consume her.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.2 - 24
How to Get Rid of the OthersMovie · 2007 · 94mThis satirical drama explores the impact of the Danish government's "New Copenhagen Criteria," a policy designed to ensure the country's future. The policy eliminates citizens deemed to have benefited from society without adequately contributing back.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.3 - 25
King's GameMovie · 2004 · 107m · Thriller, DramaUlrik Torp begins a new career as a political journalist at a major newspaper and quickly finds himself caught in a fierce power play within the Midparty. This turmoil unfolds around the party's popular leader, who is involved in a serious car accident, sparking a wave of rumors and media frenzy. As Ulrik investigates the incident, he slowly discovers a dangerous conspiracy linked to the current prime minister.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.8 - 26
Key House MirrorMovie · 2015 · 91mLily (76) insists she's perfectly fine. She lives in a care home solely because her husband Max suffered debilitating strokes, leaving him unresponsive. The extent of Lily's changing condition gradually becomes apparent in the Danish drama *Key House Mirror*, named after a memory test. Adjusting to the care home's rules proves difficult for Lily, but her life brightens when she connects with a charming 80-year-old Swedish neighbor who offers her the affection she's craved. Her daughter, however, disapproves of the developing romance.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6 - 27
Open HeartsMovie · 2002 · 113m · Drama, RomanceCecilie and Joachim are on the verge of marriage when a sudden car accident leaves Joachim with a disability, drastically changing their future. The other driver, Marie, and her family also face consequences. Marie’s husband, Niels, who works at the hospital, develops a strong affection for Cecilie.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.0 - 28
Wild StrawberriesMovie · 1957 · 91m · DramaThis Swedish film centers on Isak Borg, a retired doctor traveling from Stockholm to Lund for an honorary degree from his old university. He's joined by Marianne, his son's pregnant and unhappy wife, creating friction between them.
Their road trip through the Swedish countryside brings them into contact with various hitchhikers, whose interactions prompt Isak to examine his past and his own flaws. One encounter is with Sara, a vibrant young woman who strongly reminds him of his first love, leading the aging doctor to contemplate the highs and lows of his life.
The film gently examines regret, aging, and time as Isak journeys through memories and new people, ultimately telling a moving story that connects different generations.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.1 - 29
Kidnapping Mr. HeinekenMovie · 2015 · 95m · Drama, Action, CrimeThis is the true story of the kidnapping of Freddy Heineken, grandson of the Heineken brewery's founder, and his driver. They were released after a ransom of 35 million Dutch guilders was paid.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.0 - 30
KlownMovie · 2010 · 93m · ComedyFrank is unexpectedly responsible for his nephew Bo during a planned canoe trip, joined by Frank's friend Casper. Despite the added burden, Frank and Casper anticipate a celebratory end to the trip at the Skanderborg Festival, promising plenty of fun with drinking and women – a lifestyle that may not be ideal for young Bo. The film also explores how their partners view this situation.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.5 - 31
The Girl with the Dragon TattooMovie · 2009 · 152m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeThis Swedish thriller, adapted from Stieg Larsson's novel, follows Mikael Blomkvist, a middle-aged publisher for Millennium magazine. He suffers a public defeat when losing a libel case against powerful industrialist Hans-Erik Wennerström. However, he's then tasked by Henrik Vanger with investigating a decades-old mystery: the disappearance of Vanger's niece.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5 - 32
Dead SnowMovie · 2009 · 88m · Horror, ComedyEight medical students on a ski trip to Norway unexpectedly encounter a terrifying legacy of the past. Deep in the remote mountains, they stumble upon a battalion of zombie Nazi soldiers, seemingly resurrected from a forgotten war. These undead soldiers are relentlessly hunting anyone who enters their territory.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.0 - 33
A Thousand Times Good NightMovie · 2013 · 111m · DramaWhile on assignment photographing a female suicide bomber in Kabul, Rebecca, a leading war photojournalist, is seriously injured. Returning home, she faces a difficult choice when her husband and daughters demand she prioritize them over her career.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 34
The Last FarmMovie · 2004 · 17mThis Oscar-nominated Icelandic short film centers on an elderly man contemplating leaving his farm, while harboring a hidden secret.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.2 - 35
ExitMovie · 2006 · 100mThomas Skepphult, who runs a successful investment firm, finds his life upended when he's arrested for the murder of his business partner after his fingerprint is discovered on the weapon. As he tries to reach his lawyer, he's surprised to find an acquaintance answering the phone – someone he believed had died years ago. The story explores the blurred line between wealth and faithfulness.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.3 - 36
Louder Than BombsMovie · 2015 · 105m · DramaThree years after his wife, the celebrated photographer Isabelle Reed, died in a car accident, Gene continues to navigate daily life with his quiet teenage son, Conrad. A planned exhibition of Isabelle’s photographs brings Gene’s older son, Jonah, back to the family home. It's the first time in many years that Gene and his two sons are all living together again.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5 - 37
MifuneMovie · 1999 · 98m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceKresten, poised for a successful career at his father-in-law's company, is unexpectedly called back to his roots by his father's death. He returns to his impoverished childhood home in the countryside, where his carefully planned future begins to fall apart.
He finds his brother needing his support as they face new difficulties. Kresten also meets a captivating woman who becomes the farm's housekeeper. She hides a secret life as a call-girl beneath her domestic duties.
The film explores family bonds, personal development, and surprising revelations as Kresten adjusts to this new life, where his ambitions and expectations are challenged by his relationships and the realities of rural life.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 38
Breaking the WavesMovie · 1996 · 159m · Drama, RomanceIn a quiet Scottish village, a woman's predictable life changes when her husband proposes a risky plan. He is paralyzed and feels isolated, so he convinces his wife to have an affair, hoping she will describe her experiences to him. He seeks a brief connection to a world he believes is forever closed to him. This intimate drama explores intimacy, desire, and the human need for connection, examining the lengths people will go to ease another's loneliness and suffering.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5 - 39
ZappaMovie · 1983 · 103mCopenhagen, 1961. Bjørn, a young teenager from a comfortable family, desperately wants to be liked by Steen, a popular but aggressive classmate whose parents are wealthy and distant. Bjørn also has a close friend in Mulle, a happy-go-lucky boy from a working-class background. Initially, the three boys appear to be friends, but Steen slowly isolates Mulle while increasingly drawing the vulnerable Bjørn into violent behavior.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1 - 40
Nymphomaniac: Vol. IMovie · 2013 · 118m · DramaSeligman discovers an injured woman unconscious in an alley and takes her home. She introduces herself as Joe and reveals she is a nymphomaniac. Joe recounts her life and sexual encounters with numerous men since adolescence, while Seligman describes his interests, including fly fishing, studying Fibonacci numbers, and listening to organ music.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8 - 41
The Five ObstructionsMovie · 2003 · 90m · DocumentaryIn 1967, filmmaker Jorgen Leth made "The Perfect Human," featuring a man and women in a box, questioned by a narrator about their lives and humanity. Years later, Leth agreed to remake the film five times for Danish director Lars von Trier, each iteration with von Trier's specific rules. With every completed version, von Trier introduces increasingly complex stipulations.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.9 - 42
In a Better WorldMovie · 2010 · 118m · DramaTwo Danish families' lives intertwine, leading to an unusual and potentially precarious friendship. However, loneliness, vulnerability, and grief are also present.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.1 - 43
Dead Snow 2: Red vs. DeadMovie · 2014 · 100m · Horror, Action, ComedyThe terrifying Nazi Zombies return, determined to complete their deadly mission. But our protagonist refuses to surrender. He's assembling his own forces for one last, desperate battle.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.5 - 44
Flame & CitronMovie · 2008 · 130m · Drama, History, WarFlame and Citron are a pair of assassins working for the Danish resistance, carrying out assignments from their leader, Aksel Winther, who has connections to the Allies. Initially tasked with eliminating Nazi collaborators, they increasingly desire to target the Nazis directly. However, as they begin to question the nature of their missions, their already difficult work becomes even more complicated.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.8 - 45
Everlasting MomentsMovie · 2008 · 131m · Drama, HistoryAmidst a period of social upheaval, war, and economic hardship, Maria, a young woman from a working-class background, wins a camera in a lottery. This unexpected prize fundamentally changes the course of her life.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3 - 46
You, the LivingMovie · 2007 · 89m · Drama, Comedy, MusicIn the Swedish city of Lethe, a series of brief, darkly humorous scenes unfold, depicting people from all walks of life. These vignettes are fleeting, lasting only seconds to a couple of minutes each. We see a young woman recalling a dream honeymoon with a rock guitarist, a man waking from a nightmare about bomber planes, a businessman boasting about his success while being pickpocketed, and other similar moments. The collection is set to Dixieland jazz and related music.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.1 - 47
The Girl Who Played with FireMovie · 2009 · 129m · Drama, Action, ThrillerMikael Blomkvist, the editor of Millennium magazine, is known for uncovering corruption among Sweden's powerful. He’s approached by a young journalist with a detailed thesis about sex trafficking in Sweden, implicating influential figures who are abusing underage girls. Blomkvist immediately becomes deeply involved in the investigation.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 48
Four Shades of BrownMovie · 2004 · 192m · Comedy, DramaA wealthy, unconventional man passes away in a manor house in Dalarna, Sweden, leaving his three sons and a mistress behind. This is one of four interconnected stories exploring the complexities of family relationships. The film offers four perspectives on Swedish life, presented with a muted, earthy palette.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.5 - 49
SubmarinoMovie · 2010 · 115m · DramaNick and his younger brother cared for their infant sibling while their mother battled alcoholism. Tragedy strikes when the baby dies, and both brothers are consumed by guilt. Years later, Nick is released from prison after serving a sentence for assault. He struggles with alcohol, lives in a shelter, and attempts to assist an old friend. At their mother's funeral, Nick reunites with his brother. The brother is now a single father, but increasingly relies on drugs. Desperate to provide for his son, he begins dealing drugs. Eventually, the two brothers cross paths once more.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.1 - 50
AntichristMovie · 2009 · 104m · Drama, Horror, ThrillerA couple struggling with grief and marital problems seeks solace in their secluded cabin, "Eden," deep in the woods. Hoping to heal and reconnect, they find their situation escalating as nature unleashes unforeseen challenges.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6 - 51
Slim SusieMovie · 2003 · 97mWhen Erik, a city dweller, discovers his beauty-queen sister Susie has gone missing, he returns to their rural hometown to find her. Talking to the unusual locals – a reserved video store clerk and a dishonest police officer – he discovers a woman who is very different from the sister he remembers. This black comedy with a modern sensibility is from award-winning director Ulf Malmros.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7 - 52
A Royal AffairMovie · 2012 · 137m · Drama, History, RomanceA young queen develops feelings for her royal physician, and together they ignite a revolution that fundamentally alters their country.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 53
Mother of MineMovie · 2005 · 111m · Drama, War1943. With his father dead in the war, nine-year-old Eero is sent to Sweden to live with foster parents, joining thousands of other Finnish children seeking safety. Eero struggles to adjust, especially to his foster mother Signe’s coldness. Signe, grieving the loss of her own daughter who drowned, longs for a girl and finds it difficult to connect with Eero.IMDb 7.6TMDB 6.6 - 54
InvoluntaryMovie · 2008 · 98m · Comedy, DramaThe film explores how different people face outcomes based on whether they stand up for themselves or don't.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.5 - 55
Easy MoneyMovie · 2010 · 124m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeTo support his secret life, JW starts transporting drugs, and his path crosses with two men. There's Jorge, a fugitive wanted by both the Serbian mafia and the police. And then there's Mrado, a ruthless enforcer for the mafia, who is determined to find Jorge.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4 - 56
Virgin MountainMovie · 2015 · 90m · DramaFúsi lives for routine, finding solace in his predictable days. But when he's unexpectedly enrolled in a dance class, he's thrust into the vibrant chaos of the real world.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 57
The Best Man's WeddingMovie · 2000 · 88m · Comedy, DramaRoro, a foreign worker in Swedish parks, is deeply in love with his girlfriend but is being forced to marry someone else to avoid her deportation to Lebanon. At the same time, Roro's best friend, Måns, is struggling with erectile dysfunction.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.2 - 58
TogetherMovie · 2000 · 106m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceIn 1975, Elisabeth escapes her abusive husband Rolf and moves in with her brother, Göran. She finds him living in a commune called Together, where she begins to explore alternative ways of seeing the world.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.0 - 59
The HuntMovie · 2012 · 116m · DramaA solitary teacher battles for custody of his son. His life begins to improve with the arrival of love and encouraging news from his son, but this newfound happiness is threatened when a simple untruthderails everything.IMDb 8.3TMDB 8.1 - 60
PlayMovie · 2011 · 118m · Drama, CrimeBetween 2006 and 2008, a group of Swedish boys, aged 12 to 14, repeatedly robbed other children in central Gothenburg. They carried out approximately 40 robberies using a carefully planned scheme called the "little brother number," relying on elaborate role-playing and gang-like talk rather than physical force.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 61
Detective DownsMovie · 2013 · 84mDetective Robert, a man with a distinctive style – trench coat, fedora – and Down syndrome, is waiting for a case to come his way. His luck changes when a woman seeks him out for help.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.7 - 62
A Second ChanceMovie · 2014 · 103m · Thriller, DramaDetectives and best friends Andreas and Simon live very different lives. Andreas is happily married with a son; Simon, recently divorced, spends his time drinking at a strip club. Their routine changes when they're called to a domestic dispute involving a couple struggling with drugs. It seems ordinary until Andreas discovers the couple’s baby son crying in a closet. The usually composed Andreas is deeply affected by the situation and begins to lose his sense of justice. Suddenly, it falls to Simon to bring back order.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6 - 63
In China They Eat DogsMovie · 1999 · 91m · Action, Comedy, CrimeThis drama follows Arvid, a bank clerk living a quiet life with his girlfriend in a small town. His routine is shattered when he becomes the unexpected center of a bank robbery.
Arvid's quick thinking and bravery help him stop the criminals. This event thrusts him into the public eye, forcing him to confront his fears and discover new strengths. The film explores how Arvid navigates this sudden change while trying to hold onto his relationships and identity.
It’s a story about courage, personal growth, and how extraordinary events impact ordinary lives, all within a tense and suspenseful situation. Arvid's journey shows how one person's heroism can change their life and potentially inspire others.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.3 - 64
MelancholiaMovie · 2011 · 130m · Drama, Science FictionA difficult relationship between two sisters is further tested when a strange new planet appears on a collision course with Earth.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2 - 65
Sound of NoiseMovie · 2010 · 102m · Comedy, CrimeA police officer with no sense of rhythm must hunt a band of guerrilla percussionists. Their disruptive, public performances are causing chaos throughout the city.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2 - 66
VolcanoMovie · 2011 · 95mHannes, an elderly man estranged from his children, seeks reconciliation as his wife falls ill and he retires. He attempts to mend their fractured relationships and make amends for his past emotional distance.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9 - 67
ReconstructionMovie · 2003 · 92m · Drama, RomanceOne night, Alex abruptly leaves his girlfriend, Simone, for the captivating Aimee. Meeting Aimee creates a disorienting experience for Alex, blurring his sense of reality and leaving him unable to reconnect with Simone. He becomes estranged from her, unable to return to their relationship.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.8 - 68
BrothersMovie · 2009 · 105m · Drama, Thriller, WarDuring his fourth deployment in Afghanistan, Marine Sam Cahill's helicopter crashes, and he is presumed dead. His brother Tommy returns home to care for Sam’s wife, Grace, and their two children. Sam's unexpected return disrupts their lives and creates chaos at home.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.3 - 69
Songs from the Second FloorMovie · 2000 · 99m · Drama, ComedyA massive traffic jam forms the setting for the everyday lives of people in a Swedish city.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.1 - 70
Cold PreyMovie · 2006 · 97m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerFive friends on a snowboarding trip in the Norwegian mountains find themselves stranded when one of them is injured. Seeking refuge in a deserted ski lodge, they soon discover they are not alone.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3 - 71
The Act of KillingMovie · 2012 · 117m · Documentary, HistoryThis disturbing documentary features former Indonesian death squad leaders performing dramatizations of their past mass killings, using different film styles. The reenactments create a confusing mix of reality and fiction, revealing the lasting effects of Indonesia's 1965-66 anti-communist violence and offering a glimpse into the minds of those who carried it out.IMDb 8.2TMDB 7.7 - 72
Perfect SenseMovie · 2011 · 93m · Drama, Science Fiction, RomanceIn Glasgow, Scotland, as a strange global pandemic starts to emerge, epidemiologist Susan finds herself falling for Michael, a talented cook.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 73
I BelongMovie · 2012 · 118mA nurse faces trouble at work when she unconsciously switches to English when stressed. A translator struggles with her principles when asked to translate a book she disagrees with. An elderly woman and her daughter are embarrassed by a large gift of one million kroner from a relative. This is a sensitive film about people who are trying to do good, but unintentionally cause harm.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.2 - 74
BrothersMovie · 2004 · 117m · Drama, WarMichael, a Danish officer, is deployed to Afghanistan for a three-month mission with the International Security Assistance Force. His initial task is to locate a young radar technician who had become separated from his unit. During the search, Michael's helicopter is shot down, and he is captured by the enemy. Tragically, his family is later informed that he has died.IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.8 - 75
Things We Lost in the FireMovie · 2007 · 113m · DramaAfter her husband's death, a widow welcomes his struggling best friend into her home and the lives of her two children. As he begins to rebuild his life, he provides support to the family as they navigate their grief.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.6 - 76
The Orange GirlMovie · 2009 · 80mBased on Jostein Gaarder's 2003 novel, the film centers on young Georg, who discovers a letter from his late father. In it, his father recounts a youthful romance with a mysterious girl known as the "orange girl," presenting Georg with a puzzle to unravel.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.8 - 77
The CelebrationMovie · 1998 · 105m · DramaA seemingly perfect family celebrates their successful father's milestone birthday with an extravagant party. But amidst the celebration, the eldest son reveals a surprising secret that disrupts the festivities. The family's carefully constructed image of prosperity begins to fall apart as long-hidden truths emerge. The family confronts these revelations through emotional moments and heated arguments, testing the strength of their relationships. This drama explores loyalty, ambition, and the difficulty of maintaining happiness when secrets are involved.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.7 - 78
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on ExistenceMovie · 2014 · 100m · Drama, Comedy, FantasyThis pitch-black comedy blends absurdity, surrealism, and shocking moments, shifting seamlessly between nightmare, fantasy, and deadpan humor. It explores the enduring theme of human cruelty.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8 - 79
A Somewhat Gentle ManMovie · 2010 · 103m · Comedy, Crime, DramaHaving spent twelve years in prison for killing his wife's lover, a man now contemplates two paths: attempting to reunite with his family or seeking retribution against those who betrayed him.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.5 - 80
DalecarliansMovie · 2004 · 98m · Comedy, DramaMia travels from Stockholm to her childhood home in a small Dalecarlian town for her father's 70th birthday. Her sisters, Eivor and Gunilla, greet her warmly, but their contrasting lives make genuine connection difficult. As tensions rise, the planned celebration becomes a pivotal moment, impacting the family and their relationships with those around them.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.8 - 81
Lilya 4-everMovie · 2002 · 109m · Drama, CrimeIn a struggling post-Soviet community, Lilya, a teenage girl, is abandoned when her mother moves to the United States with her boyfriend. Facing neglect and poverty, she meets Andrei, who offers her a job in Sweden, giving her hope for a better life and a journey that will change everything.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.6 - 82
We Are the Best!Movie · 2013 · 102m · Drama, MusicIn 1980s Stockholm, three young women defy expectations by forming a punk band. Undeterred by a prevailing belief that the punk movement has faded, they embark on their musical journey with no instruments.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 83
AvalonMovie · 2011 · 79mJanne, a 60-year-old party promoter, is organizing a nightclub for the annual tennis week in the small coastal town of Båstad, collaborating with his older sister Jackie. However, an accident drastically changes his life, and under pressure from those around him, he desperately searches for a way to escape.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.3 - 84
Fanny and AlexanderMovie · 1982 · 188m · Fantasy, Drama, MysteryFanny and Alexander enjoy a happy childhood with their loving parents, who run a theatre company. Their world changes suddenly when their father dies. Suddenly under the care of their mother Emilie, they face a stricter life after she marries a controlling bishop. Relatives step in to support Emilie and the children, offering hope during this difficult time.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.8 - 85
Kitchen StoriesMovie · 2003 · 95m · Drama, ComedyA team of Swedish researchers arrives in Norway to study how Norwegian men use their kitchens, aiming for maximum efficiency. Folke Nilsson is tasked with observing Isak Bjørvik. Research protocol dictates Folke must remain silent and observe from a designated chair in the kitchen. Instead, Isak watches Folke from a hidden hole in the ceiling. As the study progresses, the two isolated men gradually bridge cultural divides and forge an unexpected friendship.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 86
Old Men in New Cars: In China They Eat Dogs IIMovie · 2002 · 95m · Action, Comedy, CrimeOn his deathbed, the aging Monk's final request is for his adopted son, Harald, to locate his biological son, Ludvig. However, Ludvig is currently incarcerated in a Swedish prison.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 87
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's NestMovie · 2009 · 147m · Action, Thriller, CrimeFollowing a gunshot wound to the head, Lisbeth Salander is under hospital supervision and faces trial for attempted murder upon her release. With assistance from journalist Mikael Blomkvist and his team at Millennium magazine, Salander attempts to prove her innocence. This puts her in opposition to powerful adversaries and forces her to confront her own history.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1 - 88
The ReunionMovie · 2013 · 88m · DramaThis film explores the blurred lines between truth and perception, examining power dynamics within a group. Twenty years after graduation, a group of former classmates reunite. When one woman recounts her experiences with bullying and social isolation, old patterns of behavior resurface, and familiar hierarchies re-emerge. However, this is only one layer of the story.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 89
RamsMovie · 2015 · 93m · DramaIn a remote Icelandic valley, Gummi and Kiddi share a life tending sheep. They are renowned for their exceptional flock, boasting rams with a distinguished heritage and repeatedly winning awards. Despite sharing land and tradition, the brothers have been estranged for forty years. When a deadly disease strikes Kiddi’s sheep, threatening the whole valley, authorities order a cull. But Gummi and Kiddi refuse to accept this fate, each attempting to prevent disaster in their own way: Kiddi with a rifle, and Gummi with his ingenuity.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0 - 90
The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and DisappearedMovie · 2013 · 115m · Adventure, Comedy, DramaAllan Karlsson, after a long and eventful life, is now residing in a nursing home. On his 100th birthday, he escapes by jumping out a window and embarks on an unforeseen adventure.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 91
NightwatchMovie · 1994 · 107m · Horror, ThrillerTo fund his legal studies, Martin becomes a night watchman at a local mortuary. He soon discovers the quiet workplace harbors a dark secret. While working the lonely nights, surrounded by corpses, Martin finds evidence connecting the mortuary to a series of gruesome murders.
The film explores betrayal, deception, and courage as Martin battles his fears to solve the mystery before he becomes the police's main suspect. As suspense builds, the boundary between life and death fades, and the mortuary’s unsettling atmosphere forces Martin to question his understanding of both. Getting closer to the truth, Martin must confront his own and others’ mortality, challenging everything he thought he knew.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 92
A HijackingMovie · 2012 · 103m · Thriller, DramaAfter a Danish freighter is seized by Somali pirates demanding ransom, weeks of intense negotiations ensue, raising the risk of violent conflict.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 93
EuropaMovie · 1991 · 113m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerAfter World War II, an optimistic young American begins a new life as a train conductor for the railway system in Frankfurt, which is under US control. His hopeful start quickly becomes complicated as he deals with the dangerous political landscape of the postwar era, facing those who try to take advantage of him. As tensions escalate and he discovers a network of secrets and hidden Nazi loyalties, the main character is forced to confront the difficult truths of a world recovering from war and his own uncertain place in it. This story follows his journey as it explores themes of innocence lost, betrayal, and the lasting impact of a worldwide conflict.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 94
ApplauseMovie · 2009 · 85mAfter completing rehab, acclaimed actress Thea Barfoed faces a difficult decision. She divorced and lost custody of her two sons during her period of heavy drinking. Now, she's determined to reconnect with them and bring them back into her life.IMDb 6.7TMDB 5.8 - 95
The Green ButchersMovie · 2003 · 100m · ComedyIn a small Danish town, Svend and Bjarne, tired of their boss's arrogance, decide to open their own butcher shop. Facing a difficult start, a sudden accident occurs around the time of a significant meat order. A series of quick decisions unexpectedly leads to their business flourishing. Meanwhile, Bjarne grapples with the return of his twin brother from a years-long coma following a severe car crash.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 96
Tinker Tailor Soldier SpyMovie · 2011 · 127m · Drama, Thriller, MysteryDuring the Cold War, retired MI6 agent George Smiley is pulled back into service. His mission: to identify a Soviet spy who has infiltrated the highest ranks of British intelligence among his old colleagues.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.6 - 97
Show Me LoveMovie · 1998 · 89m · Comedy, Romance, DramaIn a quiet Swedish town, the lives of teenagers Elin and Agnes become connected. Elin is beautiful and popular, but her life feels dull. Agnes, isolated and without friends, secretly loves Elin. As they experience adolescence, their stories explore teenage struggles, longing, and complicated feelings in a close-knit community. The film examines their friendship, revealing shared vulnerabilities and the challenges they face as they navigate social pressures and personal desires.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.1 - 98
EllingMovie · 2001 · 89m · Comedy, DramaWhen Elling's mother dies, the 40-year-old, sensitive aspiring poet is committed to a state institution where he encounters Kjell Bjarne, a similarly aged man who is gentle, devoted to women, and a virgin.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.1 - 99
Teddy BearMovie · 2012 · 92m · Romance, Drama, ComedyDisheartened by his lack of romantic success in Denmark, a socially awkward bodybuilder travels to Thailand. He's seeking an escape from his controlling mother and hoping to find a wife.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 100
Men & ChickenMovie · 2015 · 104m · Comedy, DramaMen & Chicken is a dark comedy about two estranged brothers who, upon discovering their hidden family, uncover a shocking truth about themselves and their relatives.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5