A Man Called Ove
En man som heter Ove
“Misery hates company.”
Synopsis
Despite being deposed as president of his condominium association, grumpy 59-year-old Ove continues to watch over his neighbourhood with an iron fist. When pregnant Parvaneh and her family move into the terraced house opposite Ove and she accidentally backs into Ove’s mailbox, it sets off a series of unexpected changes in his life.
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-05
Top Cast
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Rolf Lassgård
Ove
Bahar Pars
Parvaneh
Filip Berg
Young Ove
Ida Engvoll
Sonja
Tobias Almborg
Patrick
Klas Wiljergård
Jimmy
Chatarina Larsson
Anita
Börje Lundberg
Rune
Stefan Gödicke
Ove's dad
Johan Widerberg
Vitskjortan
Anna-Lena Brundin
Journalisten Lena
Nelly Jamarani
Sepideh
Zozan Akgün
Nasanin
Viktor Baagøe
Ove - 7 years old
Simon Edenroth
Adrian
Poyan Karimi
Mirsad
Maja Rung
Young Anita
Simeon Lindgren
Young Rune
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 263 DaysEurope on Screen
Festival / Special Debut
August 26, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 16, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 25, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$30.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hannes Holm
- Screenplay & Story
- Hannes Holm, Fredrik Backman
- Original Score
- Gaute Storaas, Laleh Pourkarim
- Original Title
- En man som heter Ove
- Country of Origin
- Norway, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Persian, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Worldwide Gross
- $30.7M
- Production Studios
- Nordsvensk Filmunderhållning, SVT, Film i Väst, Tre Vänner, Nordisk Film Sweden, Fantefilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hannes Holm
Hannes Holm, Fredrik Backman
Gaute Storaas, Laleh Pourkarim
Göran Hallberg
Fredrik Morheden
Fredrik Wikström, Nicklas Wikström Nicastro, Michael Hjorth, Annica Bellander Rune
Department Leadership Roster
Hannes Holm
Director
Hannes Holm
Writer
Gaute Storaas
Original Music Composer
Göran Hallberg
Director of Photography
Fredrik Morheden
Editor
Jan Olof Ågren
Production Design
Camilla Olai Lindblom
Costume Design
Nicklas Wikström Nicastro
Producer
Annica Bellander Rune
Producer
Kimmo Rajala
Stunt Coordinator
Bobo Skipper
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Man Called Ove
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Man Called Ove about?
Despite being deposed as president of his condominium association, grumpy 59-year-old Ove continues to watch over his neighbourhood with an iron fist. When pregnant Parvaneh and her family move into the terraced house opposite Ove and she accidentally backs into Ove’s mailbox, it sets off a series of unexpected changes in his life.
Who directed A Man Called Ove?
A Man Called Ove was directed by Hannes Holm.
Who stars in A Man Called Ove?
The principal cast of A Man Called Ove includes Rolf Lassgård, Bahar Pars, Filip Berg, Ida Engvoll, Tobias Almborg.
When was A Man Called Ove released and how long is it?
A Man Called Ove was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
How much did A Man Called Ove make at the box office?
A Man Called Ove grossed $30.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A Man Called Ove?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Man Called Ove was composed by Gaute Storaas, Laleh Pourkarim.
Is A Man Called Ove based on a book or true story?
A Man Called Ove is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fredrik Backman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Man Called Ove?
A Man Called Ove holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).