Now (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2003, Now is a drama film directed by Simon Staho, running about 28 minutes.
What it’s about. A man and a woman meet in 1960. They marry because that's what you are supposed to do. But something goes wrong on their wedding night. They have no idea what to do with each other. Sexually. Emotionally. The husband meets a man who knows what to do with his sexuality. Suddenly a hand can do something no hand has done before and lips something no lips have ever done. The two men have a secret love affair. But there is a problem: The woman. And she has something up her sleeve. Will she act? Yes, she will. What happens? Nobody knows. Until now.
Who’s in it. Now stars Mads Mikkelsen as Jakob (young), Erland Josephson as Jakob (old), Mikael Persbrandt as Adam (young) and Henning Moritzen as Adam (old), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Now has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Now page.
If you liked it. Fans of Now tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Now (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Now change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Now worth watching?
- Now holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Now?
- Now stars Mads Mikkelsen, Erland Josephson, Mikael Persbrandt, Henning Moritzen and Elin Klinga.
- When was Now released?
- Now was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 28 minutes.