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Involuntary

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2008 | 98 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. 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 wants a laugh. If you loved Barney's Version or Code 3, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Swedish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In several unrelated stories, the consequences of putting one's foot down – or failing to do so – are explored.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    8 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 9K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ruben Östlund

  • Villmar BjörkmanVillmar
  • Linnea Cart-LamyLinnea
  • Leif EdlundLeffe
  • Sara ErikssonSara
  • Lola EwerlundLola
  • Olle LiljasOlle
  • Maria LundqvistThe Actress
  • Cecilia MiloccoThe Teacher
  • Simeon NordiusThe Son
  • Henrik VikmanBus Driver