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The Worst Person in the World

2021Movie2 h 8 minR

DramaRomance
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Letterboxd4.1/5Metacritic917.9Rotten Tomatoes96%86%

A profoundly sad, romantic drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout performances and direction.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

The chronicles of four years in the life of Julie, a young woman who navigates the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path, leading her to take a realistic look at who she really is.

Feels like

  • Millennial Existential Crisis
  • Bittersweet Romantic Drama
  • Character Study
  • Nordic Realism
  • Quarter-Life Struggle
  • Intimate & Vulnerable
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Life in Oslo

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Joachim Trier
Written by
Joachim Trier, Eskil Vogt
Produced by
Thomas Robsahm, Andrea Berentsen Ottmar
Music by
Ola Fløttum

Everyone

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

Facts

October 13, 2021 · 2 h 8 min · R

Released
October 13, 2021
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
Original language
Norwegian
Made in
Norway, Sweden, Denmark, France
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$13 million
Available in
103 countries

Tropes

Onscreen Chapter Titles, Happily Married, Title Drop +9

  • Onscreen Chapter Titles
  • Happily Married
  • Title Drop
  • Did Not Get The Guy
  • Leaning on the Fourth Wall
  • Genre Deconstruction
  • Cerebus Syndrome
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Sympathetic Adulterer
  • Falling-in-Love Montage
  • Executive Meddling
  • Bookends

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Worst Person in the World?"

Questions about The Worst Person in the World

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Worst Person in the World?

HuluKanopyTubi TV

In the United States, The Worst Person in the World streams on Hulu, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 51 other countries.

Is The Worst Person in the World worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.7, Letterboxd 4.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 91). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (81).

Will The Worst Person in the World make me laugh?

Light

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

Is The Worst Person in the World good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Worst Person in the World in English?

Norwegian

No, it was made in Norwegian.

What tropes does The Worst Person in the World use?

Onscreen Chapter TitlesHappily MarriedTitle DropDid Not Get The GuyLeaning on the Fourth WallGenre DeconstructionCerebus SyndromeBittersweet EndingSympathetic AdultererFalling-in-Love MontageExecutive MeddlingBookendsand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Onscreen Chapter Titles, Happily Married, and Title Drop.