Rams
Hrútar
“This winter get sheepish.”
Synopsis
In a secluded valley in Iceland, Gummi and Kiddi live side by side, tending to their sheep. Their ancestral sheep-stock is considered one of the country’s best and the two brothers are repeatedly awarded for their prized rams who carry an ancient lineage. Although they share the land and a way of life, Gummi and Kiddi have not spoken to each other in four decades. When a lethal disease suddenly infects Kiddi’s sheep, the entire valley comes under threat. The authorities decide to cull all the animals in the area to contain the outbreak. But Gummi and Kiddi don’t give up so easily – and each brother tries to stave off the disaster in his own fashion: Kiddi by using his rifle and Gummi by using his wits.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-05
Top Cast
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Sigurður Sigurjónsson
Gummi
Theodór Júlíusson
Kiddi
Charlotte Bøving
Katrin
Jón Benónýsson
Runólfur
Gunnar Jónsson
Grímur
Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson
Bjarni
Þorleifur Einarsson
Sindri
Ingrid Jónsdóttir
Eygló
Jörundur Ragnarsson
Villi
Viktor Már Bjarnason
Finnur
Ólafur Ólafsson
Tóti
Jenný Lára Arnórsdóttir
Þórey
Guðrún Sveinbjörnsdóttir
Hildur
Sigurlína Tryggvadóttir
Sigurlína
Þorsteinn Gunnar Bjarnason
Police officer
Anna Sæunn Ólafsdóttir
Police officer
Sigurður Hlynur Snæbjörnsson
Veterinary assistant
Þorgerður Sigurgeirsdóttir
Veterinary assistant
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 3, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 12, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Grímur Hákonarson
- Screenplay & Story
- Grímur Hákonarson
- Original Score
- Atli Örvarsson
- Original Title
- Hrútar
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Aeroplan Film, Det Danske Filminstitut, Icelandic Film Center, Netop Films, Profile Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Grímur Hákonarson
Grímur Hákonarson
Atli Örvarsson
Sturla Brandth Grøvlen
Kristján Loðmfjörð
Grímar Jónsson, Tom Kjeseth, Alan R. Milligan, Eliza Oczkowska-Edelman, Thor Sigurjonsson
Department Leadership Roster
Grímur Hákonarson
Writer
Grímur Hákonarson
Director
Sturla Brandth Grøvlen
Director of Photography
Grímar Jónsson
Producer
Kristján Loðmfjörð
Editor
Atli Örvarsson
Original Music Composer
Bjarni Massi Sigurbjörnsson
Production Design
Margrét Einarsdóttir
Costume Design
Ólöf Benediktsdóttir
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rams
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rams about?
In a secluded valley in Iceland, Gummi and Kiddi live side by side, tending to their sheep. Their ancestral sheep-stock is considered one of the country’s best and the two brothers are repeatedly awarded for their prized rams who carry an ancient lineage. Although they share the land and a way of life, Gummi and Kiddi have not spoken to each other in four decades. When a lethal disease suddenly infects Kiddi’s sheep, the entire valley comes under threat. The authorities decide to cull all the animals in the area to contain the outbreak. But Gummi and Kiddi don’t give up so easily – and each brother tries to stave off the disaster in his own fashion: Kiddi by using his rifle and Gummi by using his wits.
Who directed Rams?
Rams was directed by Grímur Hákonarson.
Who stars in Rams?
The principal cast of Rams includes Sigurður Sigurjónsson, Theodór Júlíusson, Charlotte Bøving, Jón Benónýsson, Gunnar Jónsson.
When was Rams released and how long is it?
Rams was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Rams?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rams was composed by Atli Örvarsson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rams?
Rams holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).