Movie

Popular Music

★ 6.2(65)20041h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Reza Bagher
Release date: 2004-10-01
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: Finnish
Box office: $28,000,000
Budget: $2,224,000
Status: Released
Country: Denmark
Studio: Solar Films

About Popular Music

Popular Music is a 2004 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Reza Bagher, starring Max Enderfors, Andreas af Enehielm and Niklas Ulfvarson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 65 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Popular Music in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Max Enderfors

Matti (age 15)

Andreas af Enehielm

Niila (age 15)

Niklas Ulfvarson

Matti (age 7)

Tommy Vallikari

Niila (age 7)

Jarmo Mäkinen

Isak, Niila's Father

Kati Outinen

Päivi, Niila's Mother

Björn Kjellman

Greger

Lennart Jähkel

Einari

Göran Forsmark

Birger

Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala

Grandmother

Sten Ljunggren

Grandfather

Lisa Lindgren

Signe

Themes & keywords

friendshipchild abuserock 'n' rollmusic recordhimalaya mountain rangetransvestismbecoming an adultalcoholparent child relationshipgrandparent grandchild relationshipprovinceboredompop1970smusic teacher

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Popular Music in Australia?+

Popular Music is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Popular Music on Netflix?+

Popular Music is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Popular Music?+

Popular Music has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in Popular Music?+

Popular Music stars Max Enderfors, Andreas af Enehielm, Niklas Ulfvarson, Tommy Vallikari and Jarmo Mäkinen.

When did Popular Music come out?+

Popular Music is a 2004 movie directed by Reza Bagher.

What genre is Popular Music?+

Popular Music is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Popular Music?+

Popular Music was directed by Reza Bagher.