Under the Sun (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1998, Under the Sun is a drama and romance film directed by Colin Nutley, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Olof lives alone on his family's farm after the death of his mother. Unable to read and write, he is dependent on his younger friend, Erik, who helps him in the afternoons. Once a sailor, Erik brags of having known hundreds of women. Out of the blue, Olof advertises in the local paper for a young lady housekeeper, and Ellen, a middle-class city woman, arrives to take over the house and, as the summer goes on, Olof's heart and Erik's desire as well.
Who’s in it. Under the Sun stars Rolf Lassgård as Olof, Helena Bergström as Ellen Lind, Johan Widerberg as Erik Jonsson and Gunilla Röör as Newspaper Receptionist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Under the Sun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under the Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under the Sun (1998)?
- In GB, Under the Sun is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Under the Sun worth watching?
- Under the Sun holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Under the Sun?
- Under the Sun stars Rolf Lassgård, Helena Bergström, Johan Widerberg, Gunilla Röör and Jonas Falk.