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Thelma (2017)

“Unleash Your True Self. Unleash Your True Power.”

6.8/10 · 1,174 votes 1h 56m nr ThrillerDramaMystery

#133 of 319 films from 2017 #885 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Joachim Trier · Written by Joachim Trier, Eskil Vogt

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Overview

A college student starts to experience extreme seizures. She soon learns that the violent episodes are a symptom of inexplicable abilities.

Cast

Eili Harboeas Thelma
Kaya Wilkinsas Anja
Henrik Rafaelsenas Trond
Ellen Dorrit Petersenas Unni
Grethe Eltervågas Thelma 6 år
Marte Magnusdotter Solemas Nevrolog
Anders Mosslingas Dr. Paulsson
Vanessa Borglias Anjas mor
Steinar Klouman Hallertas Kristoffer
Ingrid Unnur Giæveras Julie
Oskar Paskas Daniel
Gorm Grømeras Gutt på fest
Camilla Belsvikas Sykepleier hos nevrologen
Martha Kjørvenas Kvinnelig pleier

Facts

Release dateSeptember 15, 2017
Runtime116 min (1h 56m) — about the same as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Mystery
LanguageNO
Budget$5,700,000
Box office$1,500,000 (0.3× budget)
IMDbtt6304046

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Questions

How long is Thelma?
Thelma runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Is Thelma worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 1,174 votes, which places it #133 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 59%) and #885 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Thelma?
Thelma was directed by Joachim Trier. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Oslo, August 31st (2011), Sentimental Value (2025), The Worst Person in the World (2021).
Who stars in Thelma?
Eili Harboe as Thelma; Kaya Wilkins as Anja; Henrik Rafaelsen as Trond; Ellen Dorrit Petersen as Unni; Grethe Eltervåg as Thelma 6 år; Marte Magnusdotter Solem as Nevrolog.
What is Thelma rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Thelma?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/71383.

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