

The Old Man in the Cottage
1996, Swedish. Directed by Nina Hedenius.
One year in the life of Ragnar, who lives in Kestina, in the forests of Dalecarlia. The film portrays the everyday life of the retired forest worker without any narration. The life of this lonely man is regulated by the changing of the seasons and the weather just like in times past.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
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- Released
- 11 October 1996
- Original title
- Gubben i stugan
- Country
- Sweden
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Is The Old Man in the Cottage worth watching?
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How long is The Old Man in the Cottage?
The Old Man in the Cottage runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Old Man in the Cottage have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Old Man in the Cottage on?
The Old Man in the Cottage isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 October 1996. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Old Man in the Cottage?
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Who directed The Old Man in the Cottage?
The Old Man in the Cottage (1996) was directed by Nina Hedenius and stars Ragnar Fredriksson.