A Man Called Ove (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
A Man Called Ove is a 2016 comedy drama directed by Hannes Holm. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $30.7 million worldwide. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Hannes Holm
- Original language
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Swedish - Studio
- Music Box Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Man Called Ove About?
The premise of A Man Called Ove without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A grumpy retiree named Ove finds his carefully structured life disrupted when a lively young family moves in next door. Initially frustrated by their intrusions, Ove unexpectedly forms a friendship with them, leading to humorous and heartwarming interactions. As he connects with his new neighbors, long-buried memories and a lifetime of experiences are gradually revealed, offering a poignant look at loss, resilience, and the unexpected connections that can bring joy.
A Man Called Ove Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- grumpy old man
- curmudgeon
- sweden
- botched suicide
- suicide attempt
- grumpy neighbor
- widower
- loss of wife
- grief
- iranian
- nonlinear timeline
- neighbor neighbor relationship
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- bus crash
- loss of loved one
- husband wife relationship
- iranian swedish
- kebab shop
- pregnant woman
- homosexual
- gay character
- pedantic
- pedant
- pedantic man
- obsessive compulsive behavior
- railroad worker
- retiree
- dramedy drama
- obsessive compulsive protagonist
- grieving widower
- pedantic character
- elderly protagonist
- pedantry
- death of wife
- bus falling off a cliff
- bus accident
- based on novel
- gay
- pregnancy
- anger
- past and present
- rescue
- bicycle
- funeral
- cat
- cigarette butt
- bouquet of flowers
- flowers
- saab
- bicycle repair
- hospital
The Director of A Man Called Ove
Directed by Hannes Holm.
- Director Hannes Holm
More from Hannes Holm
More films directed by Hannes Holm: A Christmas Tale, Ted: Show Me Love, The Anderssons Rock the Mountains and The Anderssons Hit the Road.
A Man Called Ove Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Man Called Ove 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
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IMDb 7.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 91% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 88%
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 76% User score
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Letterboxd 3.9 /5
435 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.6 /5
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A Man Called Ove Plot Summary
What happens in A Man Called Ove from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
59-year-old Ove is known as the neighborhood’s grumpy old man. Once the proud president of the condominium association, he was unexpectedly ousted from his position several years ago, yet he remains steadfast in his vigilant watch over the community. His life takes an unexpected turn when a new family moves into the terraced house directly across from him. Pregnant Parvaneh accidentally backs into Ove’s mailbox, and this mishap sparks an unlikely friendship that neither of them anticipated.
Full summary
The whole story of A Man Called Ove, scene by scene
A Man Called Ove Box Office
A Man Called Ove grossed $30.7 million worldwide. $3.5 million came from the US and Canada and $27.2 million (89%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$30.7M
- US & Canada
- $3.5M
- International
- $27.2M
A Man Called Ove Awards & Nominations
A Man Called Ove was nominated for 2 Oscars.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Oscars 2017 2 nominations- Nominated Foreign Language Film
- Nominated Makeup and Hairstyling
A Man Called Ove Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Official Trailer (Canada)
- Trailer Official UK Trailer
How Well Do You Know A Man Called Ove?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Ove's age in the movie?
A Man Called Ove Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “Mees nimega Ove” and “Κάποιος που τον έλεγαν Όβε”.
- Also known as
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- Mees nimega Ove
- Κάποιος που τον έλεγαν Όβε
- Друге життя Уве
- En mand der hedder Ove
- Ein Mann namens Ove
- Mies, joka rakasti järjestystä
- Un hombre llamado Ove
- Ο Κύριος Όβε
- Een man die Ove heet
- 오베라는 남자
- Az ember, akit Ovénak hívnak
- Вторая жизнь Уве
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- Mr. Ove
- Um Homem Chamado Ove
- איש ושמו אובה
- 一个叫欧维的男人决定去死
- Muž jménem Ove
- En mann ved navn Ove
- Mężczyzna imieniem Ove
- Hayata Röveşata Çeken Adam
- Човек на име Уве
- Un home anomenat Ove
- 幸せなひとりぼっち
- 明天別再來敲門
- Un hombre llamado Ove (A Man Called Ove)
- 想死無咁易
- Людина на ім’я Уве
- Gyveno kartą Uvė
- Người Đàn Ông Mang Tên Ove
- Muž menom Ove
- رجل يُدعى أوف
- Čovjek zvan Ove
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A Man Called Ove FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of A Man Called Ove, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Man Called Ove?
A Man Called Ove runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was A Man Called Ove released?
A Man Called Ove was released on September 30, 2016.
Who directed A Man Called Ove?
A Man Called Ove was directed by Hannes Holm.
More films by Hannes Holm How much did A Man Called Ove make at the box office?
A Man Called Ove grossed $30.7 million worldwide ($3.5 million domestic, $27.2 million international).
How is A Man Called Ove rated?
A Man Called Ove has 7.7/10 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.
Was A Man Called Ove nominated for any awards?
A Man Called Ove received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does A Man Called Ove have a post-credit scene?
No. A Man Called Ove has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is A Man Called Ove in?
The original language of A Man Called Ove is Swedish.
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