The Greatest Thing
Seen it?2001 | 114 min | Drama, History, Romance
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and history buffs.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Norwegian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In the late 1860s, after becoming engaged to three bachelors in the town, Petra flees from an angry mob and seeks refuge in a rectory. Based on the Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson novel "Fiskerjænten".
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Thomas Robsahm
- Herborg KråkevikPetra
- Kirsti StubøSigne
- Jesper LangbergPastor Holmsen
- Thomas HanzonHans Ødegård
- Hildegun RiiseGunlaug
- Henrik MestadAslak Grinde
- Øyvind GranBjarte
- Mads OusdalYngve Vold
- Jesper ChristensenTheatre Manager
- Endre HellestveitGunnar