Heartbreak Hotel
Synopsis
Elisabeth and Gudrun are two Swedish divorcées, both over 40, who meet when Elisabeth parks her car on a loading zone and is ticketed by Gudrun. Despite this shaky start, a friendship grows between the two. Elizabeth, a gynecologist, is sexy and confident. She leads the shy Gudrun through the dangerous waters of single life. But as they cavort through the dance floors and bars of Stockholm's nightlife they are led to a deeper examination of the relationships with men.
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Helena Bergström
Elisabeth Staf
Maria Lundqvist
Gudrun Nyman
Johan Rabaeus
Henrik Ek
Erica Braun
Liselotte
Claes Månsson
Åke Nyman
Marie Robertson
Moa
Christoffer Svensson
Mattias Ek
Niki Gunke Stangertz
Anna
Jan Waldekranz
Anna's father
Jill Johnson
Self
Vas Blackwood
London taxi driver
Sam Smart
Magnus Byström
Andreas Grant
Jean-Luc Julien
Joe Maples
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 24, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Colin Nutley
- Screenplay & Story
- Colin Nutley
- Original Score
- Per Andréasson
- Original Title
- Heartbreak Hotel
- Country of Origin
- Sweden, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Sweetwater Production, TV4, AMC Pictures, Sheba Films, Break Even, Nordisk Film & TV Fond, Svenska Filminstitutet, SF Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Colin Nutley
Colin Nutley
Per Andréasson
Olof Johnson
Perry Schaffer
Maritha Norstedt, Alistair MacLean-Clark
Department Leadership Roster
Maritha Norstedt
Producer
Olof Johnson
Director of Photography
Pernilla Olsson
Production Design
Katja Watkins
Costume Design
Perry Schaffer
Editor
Colin Nutley
Director
Alistair MacLean-Clark
Producer
Per Andréasson
Original Music Composer
Colin Nutley
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heartbreak Hotel
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What is Heartbreak Hotel about?
Elisabeth and Gudrun are two Swedish divorcées, both over 40, who meet when Elisabeth parks her car on a loading zone and is ticketed by Gudrun. Despite this shaky start, a friendship grows between the two. Elizabeth, a gynecologist, is sexy and confident. She leads the shy Gudrun through the dangerous waters of single life. But as they cavort through the dance floors and bars of Stockholm's nightlife they are led to a deeper examination of the relationships with men.
Who directed Heartbreak Hotel?
Heartbreak Hotel was directed by Colin Nutley.
Who stars in Heartbreak Hotel?
The principal cast of Heartbreak Hotel includes Helena Bergström, Maria Lundqvist, Johan Rabaeus, Erica Braun, Claes Månsson.
When was Heartbreak Hotel released and how long is it?
Heartbreak Hotel was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Heartbreak Hotel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heartbreak Hotel was composed by Per Andréasson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heartbreak Hotel?
Heartbreak Hotel holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).