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The People of Värmland

1957Movie1 h 33 min

DramaRomance
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8

A deeply romantic, wholesome drama movie about family and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Erik, the son of a wealthy farmer, and Anna, the daughter of a poor crofter, have known each other since they were children. Now, that they are grown up, they love each other, but their parents won't let them have each other, since their families are enemies. Erik's father wants him to marry a rich girl instead and when Anna hears about this, she falls ill and even starts to show signs of insanity. Will the two have each other or will everything go wrong?

Feels like

  • Swedish Romance
  • Historical Drama
  • Family Conflict
  • Class Differences
  • Melancholy
  • Sentimental
  • Traditional
  • Musical Score

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Göran Gentele
Written by
Göran Gentele
Music by
Harry Arnold, Andreas Randel

Everyone

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Facts

December 26, 1957 · 1 h 33 min · Drama, Romance

Released
December 26, 1957
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Swedish
Made in
Sweden
Available in
35 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The People of Värmland?"

Questions about The People of Värmland

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The People of Värmland?

It streams in 35 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The People of Värmland worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 5.8).

Is The People of Värmland okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The People of Värmland good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch The People of Värmland?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The People of Värmland in English?

Swedish

No, it was made in Swedish.