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Popular Music

2004Movie1 h 45 min

ComedyDrama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A profoundly sad, moving comedy movie about growing up and everyday modern life, with standout score.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Matti and Niila, growing up in the mid-sixties in the harsh and conservative environment of a Finnish-speaking part of Tornedalen in Swedish Laponia, close to the Finnish border. Their big dream is to become rock stars. In the present the now grown-up Matti feels guilt for the death of his drug-addicted rock star friend Niila.

Feels like

  • Swedish Rock Opera Adaptation
  • Non-Linear Coming-of-Age
  • Melancholic Nostalgia
  • Musical Biography
  • Youthful Rebellion
  • Bittersweet Romance
  • Cultural Iconography
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Dreamlike Realism
  • Emotional Catharsis

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Reza Bagher
Written by
Erik Norberg, Mikael Niemi, Reza Bagher
Produced by
Markus Selin, Jukka Helle, Katinka Faragó
Music by
Halfdan E, Lars Daniel Terkelsen

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Facts

October 1, 2004 · 1 h 45 min · Drug Use, Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
October 1, 2004
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Content
Drug Use, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Swedish
Also spoken
Finnish
Made in
Denmark, Finland, Sweden
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$28 million
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Popular Music?"

Questions about Popular Music

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Where can I stream Popular Music?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Popular Music worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.5).

Will Popular Music make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Popular Music plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was Popular Music a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$28 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $28 million worldwide, 12.6 times its budget.

Is Popular Music in English?

SwedishFinnish

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