Popular Music
2004, Swedish. Directed by Reza Bagher.
Matti and Niila, growing up in the mid-sixties in the harsh and conservative environment of a Finnish-speaking part of Tornedalen in Swedish Laponia, close to the Finnish border. Their big dream is to become rock stars. In the present the now grown-up Matti feels guilt for the death of his drug-addicted rock star friend Niila.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 70 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Reza BagherDirector
- Max EnderforsMatti (age 15)
- Andreas af EnehielmNiila (age 15)
- Niklas UlfvarsonMatti (age 7)
- Tommy VallikariNiila (age 7)
- Jarmo MäkinenIsak, Niila's Father
- Kati OutinenPäivi, Niila's Mother
- Björn KjellmanGreger
- Lennart JähkelEinari
- Göran ForsmarkBirger
- Tarja-Tuulikki TarsalaGrandmother
- Sten LjunggrenGrandfather
- Lisa LindgrenSigne
Details
- Released
- 1 October 2004
- Original title
- Populärmusik från Vittula
- Country
- Denmark, Finland, Sweden
- Written by
- Reza Bagher, Erik Norberg
- Budget
- $2.2M
- Box office
- $28M
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What Popular Music is based on
Popular Music is based on Popular Music from Vittula (2000) by Mikael Niemi, published by Seven Stories Press.
2000
Popular Music from Vittula
By Mikael Niemi
Published by Seven Stories Press
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Popular Music: quick answers
Is Popular Music worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 70 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Popular Music?
Popular Music runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Popular Music have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Popular Music. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Popular Music parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Popular Music yet.
Which OTT platform is Popular Music on?
Popular Music isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 October 2004. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Popular Music?
If you liked Popular Music, try Dalecarlians, Grandma, Igby Goes Down.
Who directed Popular Music?
Popular Music (2004) was directed by Reza Bagher and stars Max Enderfors, Andreas af Enehielm, Niklas Ulfvarson.
What is Popular Music based on?
Popular Music is based on Popular Music from Vittula (2000) by Mikael Niemi, published by Seven Stories Press.