The Worst Person in the World
Verdens verste menneske
“One woman's quest for love and meaning in the modern world.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official UK Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-14
Top Cast
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Renate Reinsve
Julie
Anders Danielsen Lie
Aksel
Herbert Nordrum
Eivind
Hans Olav Brenner
Ole Magnus
Helene Bjørneby
Karianne
Vidar Sandem
Per Harald
Maria Grazia Di Meo
Sunniva
Lasse Gretland
Kristoffer
Karen Røise Kielland
Tone
Marianne Krogh
Eva
Thea Stabell
Åse
Deniz Kaya
Adil
Eia Skjønsberg
Synne
Ruby Dagnall
Young Actor
Torgny Amdam
Director
Rebekka Jynge
Marthe Refstad
Sigrid Sollund
Journalist
Are Skeie Hermansen
Publishing Editor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival (Virtual)
Festival / Special Debut
February 4, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 20, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 25, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.54x
+$7.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joachim Trier
- Screenplay & Story
- Joachim Trier, Eskil Vogt
- Original Score
- Ola Fløttum
- Original Title
- Verdens verste menneske
- Country of Origin
- Norway, Sweden, Denmark, France
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.7M
- Production Studios
- Oslo Pictures, Film i Väst, Snowglobe, B-Reel Films, ARTE France Cinéma, MK Productions, mk2 Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joachim Trier
Joachim Trier, Eskil Vogt
Ola Fløttum
Kasper Tuxen
Olivier Bugge Coutté
Andrea Berentsen Ottmar, Thomas Robsahm, Dyveke Bjørkly Graver, Tom Kjeseth
Department Leadership Roster
Andrea Berentsen Ottmar
Producer
Ola Fløttum
Original Music Composer
Kai Kiønig Bortne
Visual Effects Supervisor
Esben Syberg
Visual Effects Supervisor
Kai Kolstad Rødseth
Stunt Coordinator
Joachim Trier
Director
Joachim Trier
Writer
Eskil Vogt
Writer
Thomas Robsahm
Producer
Kasper Tuxen
Director of Photography
Roger Rosenberg
Production Design
Olivier Bugge Coutté
Editor
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
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Worst Person in the World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Worst Person in the World about?
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.
Who directed The Worst Person in the World?
The Worst Person in the World was directed by Joachim Trier.
Who stars in The Worst Person in the World?
The principal cast of The Worst Person in the World includes Renate Reinsve, Anders Danielsen Lie, Herbert Nordrum, Hans Olav Brenner, Helene Bjørneby.
When was The Worst Person in the World released and how long is it?
The Worst Person in the World was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Worst Person in the World?
The Worst Person in the World had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $12.7M at the worldwide box office (2.54 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Worst Person in the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Worst Person in the World was composed by Ola Fløttum.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Worst Person in the World?
The Worst Person in the World holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).