Cellophane (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 2

Released in 1998, Cellophane is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Eva Isaksen, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Marianne visits her dying father in the hospital who tells of a box of old letters that she must promise to destroy. Marianne chooses to do the opposite, and reads them instead. There she finds shocking accusations against her father, who allegedly murdered a young woman 25 years ago.
Who’s in it. Cellophane stars Andrine Sæther as Marianne Hovden, Sverre Anker Ousdal as Vegard Birkeland, Jørgen Langhelle as Jon "Tiger" Eilertsen and Kelly Tainton as Peter Olin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Cellophane has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cellophane page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cellophane tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cellophane (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cellophane change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cellophane worth watching?
- Cellophane holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cellophane?
- Cellophane stars Andrine Sæther, Sverre Anker Ousdal, Jørgen Langhelle, Kelly Tainton and Liv Steen.
- When was Cellophane released?
- Cellophane was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.