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101 Reykjavik

2000Movie1 h 28 min

ComedyDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic686.3Rotten Tomatoes89%77%

A quirky drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · pure escapism

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Story

A 30-year-old slacker who lives with his mother finds his life turned upside down when his mother's flamenco-dancing friend moves in.

Feels like

  • Icelandic Black Comedy
  • Slacker Culture
  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Quirky Romance
  • Social Commentary
  • Dark Humor
  • Indie Film
  • Reykjavik Setting

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Baltasar Kormákur
Written by
Baltasar Kormákur, Hallgrímur Helgason
Produced by
Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli
Music by
Damon Albarn, Einar Örn Benediktsson

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Facts

May 31, 2000 · 1 h 28 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
May 31, 2000
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Original language
Icelandic
Also spoken
English, Spanish
Made in
Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Norway
Available in
36 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is 101 Reykjavik worth watching?"

Questions about 101 Reykjavik

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is 101 Reykjavik worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 68). Critics rate it higher (79 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Will 101 Reykjavik make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Is 101 Reykjavik good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is 101 Reykjavik in English?

IcelandicEnglishSpanish

No, it was made in Icelandic, with some English and Spanish.