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A Man Called Ove

2015, Swedish. Directed by Hannes Holm.

Misery hates company.

Despite being deposed as president of his condominium association, grumpy 59-year-old Ove continues to watch over his neighbourhood with an iron fist. When pregnant Parvaneh and her family move into the terraced house opposite Ove and she accidentally backs into Ove’s mailbox, it sets off a series of unexpected changes in his life.

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Runtime
1h 56m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Swedish
Rated
PG-13

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Released
25 December 2015
Original title
En man som heter Ove
Country
Norway, Sweden
Written by
Hannes Holm
Box office
$31M
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What A Man Called Ove is based on

A Man Called Ove is based on A Man Called Ove (2012) by Fredrik Backman.

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A Man Called Ove: quick answers

Is A Man Called Ove worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 1,398 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is A Man Called Ove?

A Man Called Ove runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).

Does A Man Called Ove have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for A Man Called Ove. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

A Man Called Ove parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

A Man Called Ove is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is A Man Called Ove on?

A Man Called Ove is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and fuboTV in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like A Man Called Ove?

If you liked A Man Called Ove, try Young Adult, The Good Half, Chloe and Theo.

Who directed A Man Called Ove?

A Man Called Ove (2015) was directed by Hannes Holm and stars Rolf Lassgård, Bahar Pars, Filip Berg.

What is A Man Called Ove based on?

A Man Called Ove is based on A Man Called Ove (2012) by Fredrik Backman.

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