Kitchen Stories
2003, Norwegian. Directed by Bent Hamer.
Swedish efficiency researchers come to Norway for a study of Norwegian men, to optimize their use of their kitchen. Folke Nilsson (Tomas Norström) is assigned to study the habits of Isak Bjørvik (Joachim Calmeyer). By the rules of the research institute, Folke has to sit on an umpire's chair in Isak's kitchen and observe him from there, but never talk to him. Isak stops using his kitchen and observes Folke through a hole in the ceiling instead. However, the two lonely men slowly overcome the initial post-war Norwegian-Swede distrust and become friends.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Norwegian
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Bent HamerDirector
- Joachim CalmeyerIsak Bjørvik
- Tomas NorströmFolke Nilsson
- Bjørn FlobergGrant
- Reine BrynolfssonMalmberg
- Sverre Anker OusdalDr. Jack Zac. Benjaminsen
- Gard B. EidsvoldBakkemann
- Lennart JähkelGreen
- Leif AndréeDr. Ljungberg
- Bjørn JensegVaktmester
- Jan Gunnar RøiseVaktmesterassistent
- Trond BrænneOrdfører
Details
- Released
- 15 May 2003
- Original title
- Salmer fra kjøkkenet
- Country
- Norway, Sweden
- Written by
- Jörgen Bergmark, Bent Hamer
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Kitchen Stories: quick answers
Is Kitchen Stories worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 129 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Kitchen Stories?
Kitchen Stories runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Kitchen Stories have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Kitchen Stories. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Kitchen Stories parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Kitchen Stories is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Kitchen Stories on?
Kitchen Stories isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 May 2003. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Kitchen Stories?
If you liked Kitchen Stories, try A Man Called Ove, Elling, My Life as a Dog.
Who directed Kitchen Stories?
Kitchen Stories (2003) was directed by Bent Hamer and stars Joachim Calmeyer, Tomas Norström, Bjørn Floberg.