Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🟡 65/100
Total warning time: 1m 18s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 30/100 (18s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:45:12 - 00:45:30] Brief scene with implied sexual activity, no nudity shown.
Drug Use: 🟢 10/100 (15s)
- 🟢 10/100 [00:22:45 - 00:23:00] Character is seen drinking alcohol in a social setting.
Violence: 🔴 70/100 (35s)
- 🔴 80/100 [00:15:20 - 00:15:35] Character attempts suicide by hanging, scene is intense but not graphic.
- 🟡 60/100 [01:10:50 - 01:11:10] Character has a violent outburst, throwing objects.
Strong Language: 🟡 40/100 (10s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:30:15 - 00:30:20] Use of mild profanity.
- 🟡 50/100 [01:05:30 - 01:05:35] Stronger language used in an argument.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the main plot of 'En man som heter Ove'?
A: The movie follows Ove, a grumpy yet lovable widower, who has given up on life. After losing his job and his wife, he plans to end his life, but his attempts are continually interrupted by his new neighbors, who inadvertently draw him back into the world and help him find new meaning in life.
A: The movie follows Ove, a grumpy yet lovable widower, who has given up on life. After losing his job and his wife, he plans to end his life, but his attempts are continually interrupted by his new neighbors, who inadvertently draw him back into the world and help him find new meaning in life.
Q: Who plays the lead role of Ove in the movie?
A: Rolf Lassgård portrays the titular character, Ove, delivering a memorable performance as the cantankerous but deeply emotional protagonist.
A: Rolf Lassgård portrays the titular character, Ove, delivering a memorable performance as the cantankerous but deeply emotional protagonist.
Q: What is the significance of Ove's relationship with his neighbor Parvaneh?
A: Parvaneh, played by Bahar Pars, is a pregnant Iranian immigrant who moves in next door with her family. Her persistence and kindness gradually break through Ove's tough exterior, helping him reconnect with others and rediscover his sense of purpose.
A: Parvaneh, played by Bahar Pars, is a pregnant Iranian immigrant who moves in next door with her family. Her persistence and kindness gradually break through Ove's tough exterior, helping him reconnect with others and rediscover his sense of purpose.
Q: How does the movie handle flashbacks to Ove's past?
A: The film frequently uses flashbacks to reveal Ove's backstory, including his childhood, his deep love for his late wife Sonja (Ida Engvoll), and the tragedies that shaped his personality. These moments provide context for his present-day behavior and emotions.
A: The film frequently uses flashbacks to reveal Ove's backstory, including his childhood, his deep love for his late wife Sonja (Ida Engvoll), and the tragedies that shaped his personality. These moments provide context for his present-day behavior and emotions.
Q: Is 'En man som heter Ove' based on a book?
A: Yes, the movie is based on the bestselling 2012 novel of the same name by Swedish author Fredrik Backman.
A: Yes, the movie is based on the bestselling 2012 novel of the same name by Swedish author Fredrik Backman.
