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Wallander: The Village Idiot

2005Movie1 h 32 min

CrimeThriller
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7

A tense, melancholic crime movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

In the second film with Krister Henriksson as Kurt Wallander, a man enters a bank and threatens to blow it up in the air unless his demands are met. Henning Mankell's sharp-eyed commissioner has the assistance of daughter Linda, newly graduated police officer, and criminal inspector Stefan Lindman.

Feels like

  • Nordic Noir Crime Drama
  • Psychological Hostage Thriller
  • Father-Daughter Police Partnership
  • Melancholic Scandinavian Atmosphere
  • Social Realism
  • Character-Driven Mystery
  • Tense Procedural Investigation
  • Emotionally Resonant Tragedy

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Jørn Faurschou
Written by
Petra Revenue, Henning Mankell
Produced by
Ole Søndberg, Lars Björkman
Music by
Adam Nordén

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 3, 2005 · 1 h 32 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
August 3, 2005
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Thriller
Original language
Swedish
Also spoken
German
Made in
Germany, Sweden
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Wallander: The Village Idiot?"

Questions about Wallander: The Village Idiot

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wallander: The Village Idiot?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Wallander: The Village Idiot worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Wallander: The Village Idiot a sequel?

  1. Wallander: Before the Frost (2005)
  2. Wallander: The Village Idiot (2005)
  3. Wallander: The Brothers (2005)
  4. Wallander: The Overdose (2005)
  5. Wallander: The African (2005)
  6. Wallander: Mastermind (2005)
  7. Wallander: The Trickster (2006)
  8. Wallander: The Photographer (2006)
  9. Wallander: The Container Lorry (2006)
  10. Wallander: The Castle Ruins (2006)
  11. Wallander: Blood Line (2006)
  12. Wallander: The Joker (2006)
  13. Wallander: The Secret (2006)
  14. Wallander: The Revenge (2009)
  15. Wallander: The Guilt (2009)
  16. Wallander: The Courier (2009)
  17. Wallander: The Thief (2009)
  18. Wallander: The Cellist (2009)
  19. Wallander: The Priest (2009)
  20. Wallander: The Leak (2009)
  21. Wallander: The Sniper (2009)
  22. Wallander 22 - Angel of Death (2010)
  23. Wallander: The Ghost (2010)
  24. Wallander: The Heritage (2010)
  25. Wallander: The Collector (2010)
  26. Wallander: The Witness (2010)
  27. Wallander: The Troubled Man (2013)
  28. Wallander: Missing (2013)
  29. Wallander: The Betrayal (2013)
  30. Wallander: The Loss (2013)
  31. Wallander 31 - The Arsonist (2013)
  32. Wallander: The Sad Bird (2013)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 32 in its series, after Wallander: Before the Frost (2005) and before Wallander: The Brothers (2005).

Is Wallander: The Village Idiot okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching Wallander: The Village Idiot?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Wallander: The Village Idiot in English?

SwedishGerman

No, it was made in Swedish, with some German.