Under the Sun
1998, Swedish. Directed by Colin Nutley.
Olof lives alone on his family's farm after the death of his mother. Unable to read and write, he is dependent on his younger friend, Erik, who helps him in the afternoons. Once a sailor, Erik brags of having known hundreds of women. Out of the blue, Olof advertises in the local paper for a young lady housekeeper, and Ellen, a middle-class city woman, arrives to take over the house and, as the summer goes on, Olof's heart and Erik's desire as well.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 25 December 1998
- Original title
- Under solen
- Country
- Sweden, Norway
- Written by
- Johanna Hald, David Neal, Colin Nutley
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Under the Sun: quick answers
Is Under the Sun worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Under the Sun?
Under the Sun runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Does Under the Sun have a post-credits scene?
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Under the Sun parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Under the Sun on?
Under the Sun isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 December 1998. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Under the Sun?
If you liked Under the Sun, try The Best Intentions, Enchanted April, The Shipping News.
Who directed Under the Sun?
Under the Sun (1998) was directed by Colin Nutley and stars Rolf Lassgård, Helena Bergström, Johan Widerberg.