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Elling

R20011h 29mPetter Næss
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 85% · Metacritic 70
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"They're packed and ready for the greatest adventure of their lives. All they have to do is get out of the house."

40-year-old Elling, sensitive, would-be poet, is sent to live in a state institution when his mother, who has sheltered him his entire life, dies. There he meets Kjell Bjarne, a gentle giant and female-obsessed virgin, also in his 40s.

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Mentally DisabledBased On Novel Or BookMale FriendshipLoss Of VirginityPoetry ReadingMale VirginNeuroticOslo, Norway

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What is Elling (2001) about?

40-year-old Elling, sensitive, would-be poet, is sent to live in a state institution when his mother, who has sheltered him his entire life, dies. There he meets Kjell Bjarne, a gentle giant and female-obsessed virgin, also in his 40s.

Who stars in Elling?

Elling stars Per Christian Ellefsen (Elling), Sven Nordin (Kjell Bjarne), Marit Pia Jacobsen (Reidun Nordsletten), Jørgen Langhelle (Frank Åsli), Per Christensen (Alfons Jørgensen). The film was directed by Petter Næss.

How long is Elling?

Elling has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2001. It is rated R.

Is Elling worth watching?

Elling holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 85. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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