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The Worst Person in the World (2021)

7.4/10 · 1,985 votes 2h 8m r ComedyRomanceDrama

#52 of 248 films from 2021 #400 of 2885 in comedy

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

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Overview

The chronicles of four years in the life of Julie, a young woman who navigates the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path, leading her to take a realistic look at who she really is.

Cast

Renate Reinsveas Julie
Anders Danielsen Lieas Aksel
Herbert Nordrumas Eivind
Hans Olav Brenneras Ole Magnus
Helene Bjørnebyas Karianne
Vidar Sandemas Per Harald
Maria Grazia Di Meoas Sunniva
Lasse Gretlandas Kristoffer
Karen Røise Kiellandas Tone
Marianne Kroghas Eva
Thea Stabellas Åse
Deniz Kayaas Adil
Eia Skjønsbergas Synne
Ruby Dagnallas Young Actor

Facts

Release dateOctober 13, 2021
Runtime128 min (2h 8m) — longer as the 2021 average of 110 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
Original titleVerdens verste menneske
LanguageNO
Budget$5,000,000
Box office$12,687,507 (2.5× budget)
IMDbtt10370710

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Questions

How long is The Worst Person in the World?
The Worst Person in the World runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Is The Worst Person in the World worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 1,985 votes, which places it #52 of 248 films released in 2021 in this index (top 79%) and #400 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Worst Person in the World?
The Worst Person in the World was directed by Joachim Trier. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Oslo, August 31st (2011), Sentimental Value (2025), Thelma (2017).
Who stars in The Worst Person in the World?
Renate Reinsve as Julie; Anders Danielsen Lie as Aksel; Herbert Nordrum as Eivind; Hans Olav Brenner as Ole Magnus; Helene Bjørneby as Karianne; Vidar Sandem as Per Harald.
What is The Worst Person in the World rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Worst Person in the World?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/71386.

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