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a-ha: The Movie

2021·Movie
1h 49min
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic56–Rotten Tomatoes81%68%
IMDb7.0Metacritic56–Rotten Tomatoes81%68%

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a-ha: The Movie fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and editing

  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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About

The story of three young boys who chose to follow the impossible dream.

When "Take On Me" reached nr 1 on Billboard in the US in 1985, the dream came true. Or did it? The band was not prepared for what the success could bring, including tension between the three band members.
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Crew

Directed by:
Thomas Robsahm, Aslaug Holm
Written by:
Thomas Robsahm
Produced by:
Yngve Sæther

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about a-ha: The Movie

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Where can I stream a-ha: The Movie legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreeFlixHouseGuideDocNight Flight+OVID

a-ha: The Movie is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, GuideDoc, Night Flight+, and OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and FlixHouse. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is a-ha: The Movie worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is a-ha: The Movie?

1 h 49 min

a-ha: The Movie runs 1 h 49 min.

Is a-ha: The Movie based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on a-ha: The Movie?

Critics69
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see a-ha: The Movie much the same way.

What language is a-ha: The Movie in?

NorwegianEnglish

It was made in Norwegian, with some English. Produced in Norway.

In how many countries can I watch a-ha: The Movie?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for a-ha: The Movie in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.