Certain People (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 3.4

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Released in 2012, Certain People is a comedy and drama film directed by Levan Akin, running about 106 minutes.

What it’s about. A small group of friends are gathered at Katinka's summer house to celebrate her birthday. The guests are all in their thirties, upper class, art world, liberal humanitarian bohemians. They sit on the floor smoking amongst books, antiques and modern art. The party sets off on a high note, when suddenly during dinner, two new guests arrive. Linda, a blonde game show hostess, is unexpectedly brought to the party by Katinka's brother. Linda is greeted warmly at first, her brusque and liberated manners are entertaining and fresh. But during the course of the evening Linda stretches the groups invisible social rules of hospitality. Contempt starts to grow, thus unfolding the groups hidden prejudices.

Who’s in it. Certain People stars Mia Mountain as Katinka, Ludde Hagberg as Greger, Anitha Flink as Anna and Aron Flam as David, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.4/10, Certain People has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Certain People page.

If you liked it. Fans of Certain People tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Certain People (2012)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Certain People change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Certain People worth watching?
Certain People holds an audience score of 3.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Certain People?
Certain People stars Mia Mountain, Ludde Hagberg, Anitha Flink, Aron Flam and Lisa Östberg.
When was Certain People released?
Certain People was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.