Stockholm (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2019, Stockholm is a comedy and crime film directed by Robert Budreau, running about 92 minutes. “Based on an absurd but true story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the extraordinary true story of the European city’s 1973 bank heist and hostage crisis that was documented in the 1974 New Yorker article “The Bank Drama” by Daniel Lang. The events grasped the world’s attention when the hostages bonded with their captors and turned against the authorities, giving rise to the psychological phenomenon known as “Stockholm Syndrome.”
Who’s in it. Stockholm stars Ethan Hawke as Lars Nystrom, Noomi Rapace as Bianca Lind, Mark Strong as Gunnar Sorensson and Christopher Heyerdahl as Chief Mattsson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Stockholm has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stockholm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stockholm tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stockholm (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stockholm change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Stockholm worth watching?
- Stockholm holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stockholm?
- Stockholm stars Ethan Hawke, Noomi Rapace, Mark Strong, Christopher Heyerdahl and Bea Santos.
- When was Stockholm released?
- Stockholm was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.