Movie

Jar City

★ 5.8(77)20061h 33m

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Good to know

Director: Baltasar Kormákur
Release date: 2006-10-20
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: Icelandic
Status: Released
Country: Iceland
Studio: ARD Degeto

Jar City — trailer

About Jar City

Jar City is a 2006 movie in the Drama, Thriller and Crime genres, directed by Baltasar Kormákur, starring Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Ágústa Eva Erlendsdóttir and Björn Hlynur Haraldsson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 77 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Jar City in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A murder opens up a bleak trail of long buried secrets and small town corruption for a worn out police detective and his squad.

Cast

Ingvar E. Sigurðsson

Erlendur

Ágústa Eva Erlendsdóttir

Eva Lind

Björn Hlynur Haraldsson

Sigurður Óli

Ólafía Hrönn Jónsdóttir

Elínborg

Atli Rafn Sigurðsson

Örn

Kristbjörg Kjeld

Katrín

Þorsteinn Gunnarsson

Holberg Jónsson

Theodór Júlíusson

Elliði

Þórunn Magnea Magnúsdóttir

Elín

Guðmunda Elíasdóttir

Theodóra

Walter Grímsson

Handrukkarar

Magnús Ragnarsson

Lögfræðingur

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookmurdernordic noir

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Jar City in New Zealand?+

Jar City is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Jar City on Netflix?+

Jar City is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Jar City?+

Jar City has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Jar City?+

Jar City stars Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Ágústa Eva Erlendsdóttir, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, Ólafía Hrönn Jónsdóttir and Atli Rafn Sigurðsson.

When did Jar City come out?+

Jar City is a 2006 movie directed by Baltasar Kormákur.

What genre is Jar City?+

Jar City is Drama, Thriller and Crime film.

Who directed Jar City?+

Jar City was directed by Baltasar Kormákur.