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Raven's End

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1963 | 97 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Swedish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1963: an older pace and style.

In 1936, aspiring writer Anders, along with his friend Sixten, is desperate to escape his working-class upbringing. Anders' father is an unemployed alcoholic and his mother slaves away at a laundry to support the family. A ray of hope comes Anders' way when he finishes his first novel and submits it to a publisher. But after his girlfriend gets pregnant, his future dims before his eyes once more.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 4K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bo Widerberg

  • Thommy BerggrenAnders
  • Emy StormMother
  • Keve HjelmFather
  • Ingvar HirdwallSixten
  • Christina FrambäckElsie
  • Agneta PrytzNeighbour
  • Nina Widerbergthe neighbor girl Nina
  • Louise GustafssonAnders' girlfriend in the gazebo
  • Fritiof Nilsson Piratenthe writer in the waiting room