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Sentimental Value

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2025 | 133 min | Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won an Oscar and people are still talking about it. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 13 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in Norwegian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best International Feature Film. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture. Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Film Not in the English Language. Also nominated for 7 more Oscars, 6 more Golden Globes and 7 more BAFTAs. Plus 5 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $24 million worldwide on a $8 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 2.7 million people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joachim Trier

  • Renate ReinsveNora Borg
  • Stellan SkarsgårdGustav Borg
  • Inga Ibsdotter LilleaasAgnes Borg Pettersen
  • Elle FanningRachel Kemp
  • Anders Danielsen LieJakob
  • Jesper ChristensenMichael
  • Lena EndreIngrid Berger
  • Cory Michael SmithSam
  • Catherine CohenNicky
  • Andreas Stoltenberg GranerudEven