The Man Who Loved Yngve
2008, Norwegian. Directed by Stian Kristiansen.
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It’s November 1989 and the world is changing. So is Jarle, who attends Kongsgård High School in Stavanger. He plays the guitar/lead singer in a local punk band, has a great girlfriend, and has the coolest best friend. But it's all about to change when Yngve enters the classroom.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Norwegian
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Stian KristiansenDirector
- Rolf Kristian LarsenJarle Klepp
- Arthur BerningHelge Ombo
- Ida Elise BrochCathrine Halsnes
- Ole Christoffer ErtvaagYngve Lima
- Jørgen LanghelleJarle's father
- Trine WiggenJarle's mother
- Knut Sverdrup KleppestøAndreas
- Andreas CappelenTeacher
- Vegar HoelJohannes Svensen
- Mari LangfeldtHøyre-Anita
- Erlend SteneThe Oil Kid
- Lasse HoldhusRulle
Details
- Released
- 15 February 2008
- Original title
- Mannen som elsket Yngve
- Country
- Norway
- Written by
- Tore Renberg
- Budget
- $2.2M
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The Man Who Loved Yngve: quick answers
What comes after The Man Who Loved Yngve?
Next in the series: I Travel Alone (2011) and The Orheim Company (2012).
Is The Man Who Loved Yngve worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Man Who Loved Yngve?
The Man Who Loved Yngve runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Man Who Loved Yngve have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Man Who Loved Yngve. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Man Who Loved Yngve parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Man Who Loved Yngve yet.
Which OTT platform is The Man Who Loved Yngve on?
The Man Who Loved Yngve isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 February 2008. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man Who Loved Yngve?
If you liked The Man Who Loved Yngve, try 20th Century Women, Rocketman, Velvet Goldmine.
Who directed The Man Who Loved Yngve?
The Man Who Loved Yngve (2008) was directed by Stian Kristiansen and stars Rolf Kristian Larsen, Arthur Berning, Ida Elise Broch.