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Oslo, August 31st

Name: Oslo, August 31st
Genre: Drama
Released: 2011-08-31
Cast: Anders Danielsen Lie, Malin Crépin, Hans Olav Brenner, Ingrid Olava, Tone Beate Mostraum

2011 | 95 min | Drama

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off: It's in Norwegian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A recovering drug addict is granted a day’s leave from rehab and returns to Oslo, where he reconnects with friends, faces the weight of his past, and struggles with uncertainty about his future. Over the course of one day, he drifts through encounters that reflect his longing for connection and his deep sense of alienation.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 162K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joachim Trier

Anders Danielsen LieAnders
Malin CrépinMalin
Hans Olav BrennerThomas
Ingrid OlavaRebecca
Tone Beate MostraumTove
Øystein RøgerDavid
Aksel ThankeTerapeut
Kjærsti Odden SkjeldalMirjam
Renate ReinsveRenate
Anders BorchgrevinkØystein