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A Serious Game

2016Movie1 h 56 min

DramaRomance
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

A romantic, melancholic drama movie about history.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

In the 1910s, journalist Arvid Stjärnblom and painter's daughter Lydia Stille fall in love with each other.

Feels like

  • Historical Romance
  • Melancholy
  • Forbidden Love
  • Slow Burn
  • Character-Driven
  • Early 20th Century
  • Complex Relationships
  • Intrigue
  • Swedish Cinema

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Pernilla August
Written by
Lone Scherfig, Hjalmar Söderberg
Produced by
Patrik Andersson, Fredrik Heinig, Frida Bargo
Music by
Matti Bye

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Facts

September 9, 2016 · 1 h 56 min · Sexual Content

Released
September 9, 2016
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Swedish
Also spoken
Danish, Norwegian
Made in
Denmark, Norway, Sweden
Box office
$90,000
Available in
33 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Serious Game?"

Questions about A Serious Game

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Serious Game?

Viaplay

In the United States, A Serious Game streams on Viaplay. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is A Serious Game worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.4).

Is A Serious Game good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is A Serious Game plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is A Serious Game in English?

SwedishDanishNorwegian

No, it was made in Swedish, with some Danish and Norwegian.