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A Man Called Ove

2015·Movie
1h 56min·PG-13
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic707.4Rotten Tomatoes91%88%

A Man Called Ove fingerprint

A , comedy: , but never fluffy, .

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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About

Misery hates company.

Despite being deposed as president of his condominium association, grumpy 59-year-old Ove continues to watch over his neighbourhood with an iron fist. When pregnant Parvaneh and her family move into the terraced house opposite Ove and she accidentally backs into Ove’s mailbox, it sets off a series of unexpected changes in his life.
Heartwarming DramaGrumpy ProtagonistIntergenerational FriendshipEmotional JourneyFlashback NarrativeLife-AffirmingCommunity FocusComedy-DramaCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Hannes Holm
Written by:
Hannes Holm, Fredrik Backman
Produced by:
Nicklas Wikström Nicastro, Annica Bellander Rune
Composed by:
Laleh Pourkarim, Gaute Storaas

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about A Man Called Ove

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Man Called Ove?

NetflixPrimeJustWatch TV FreefuboTVBrewKanopyHooplaFandango at Home Free

In the United States, A Man Called Ove streams on Netflix, Prime, fuboTV, Brew, and OVID, and it is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Filmzie, Darkroom, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and YOW.tv. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and MovieMe. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is A Man Called Ove worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 70).

Is A Man Called Ove okay for kids?

PG-13Suicide themes

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will A Man Called Ove make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is A Man Called Ove plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is A Man Called Ove in English?

SwedishPersian

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

What tropes does A Man Called Ove use?

Lost in TranslationHonorary GrandfatherAdaptation-Induced Plot HoleThe EeyorePassing the TorchJerk with a Heart of GoldSour Outside, Sad InsideChekhov's SkillUnflinching WalkLoony Friends Improve Your PersonalityEstablishing Character MomentEstablishing Character Momentand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 tropes for it, including Lost in Translation, Honorary Grandfather, and Adaptation-Induced Plot Hole.