East (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2015, East is a crime film directed by Jón Atli Jónasson, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A film inspired by real events in the Icelandic underworld. A young man has a one night stand with the former girlfriend of a violent criminal and is kidnapped by said criminal and his gang in an effort to blackmail him. When that doesn't work they decide to bring him to the countryside to the home of an old friend. There they proceed to torture the poor man...
Who’s in it. East stars Björn Stefánsson, Arnar Dan, Arnar Dan and Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, East has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch East page.
If you liked it. Fans of East tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch East (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for East change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is East worth watching?
- East holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in East?
- East stars Björn Stefánsson, Arnar Dan, Arnar Dan, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson and Hjörtur Jóhann Jónsson.
- When was East released?
- East was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.