A Somewhat Gentle Man (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
A Somewhat Gentle Man is a 2011 comedy drama directed by Hans Petter Moland. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $1.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Hans Petter Moland
- Original language
-
Norwegian - Studio
- Strand Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Somewhat Gentle Man About?
The premise of A Somewhat Gentle Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After serving time in prison, Ulrik, a reformed gangster, is pulled back into a criminal world when he’s asked to settle an old score with a ruthless former boss. He finds himself navigating a bizarre situation involving a cast of unusual individuals, forcing him to confront his past and make a difficult choice about the life he wants to lead.
The Director of A Somewhat Gentle Man
Directed by Hans Petter Moland.
-
Director Hans Petter Moland
More from Hans Petter Moland
More films directed by Hans Petter Moland, best-rated first: Aberdeen, In Order of Disappearance, The Beautiful Country and Out Stealing Horses.
A Somewhat Gentle Man Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Somewhat Gentle Man 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic.
-
Rotten Tomatoes 83% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 71%
See on Rotten Tomatoes -
Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 8.2
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 66% User score
See on TMDB
A Somewhat Gentle Man Plot Summary
What happens in A Somewhat Gentle Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After spending a significant twelve years behind bars for the act of killing his wife’s lover, Ulrik reenters society with the hope of starting anew. With the help of his former criminal associate, Jensen, Ulrik secures accommodation with his sister, Karen Margarethe, and gains employment as a mechanic at Sven’s repair shop. However, Jensen soon brings unsettling news: they have tracked down Kenny, the brother of Ulrik’s victim, whose testimony had a significant role in Ulrik’s incarceration. Jensen pressures Ulrik to avenge his imprisonment by eliminating Kenny, even providing him with a gun for this purpose. Despite Jensen’s constant urgings, Ulrik stands firm, defiantly claiming, >“I won’t do it.”
Full summary
The whole story of A Somewhat Gentle Man, scene by scene
A Somewhat Gentle Man Box Office
A Somewhat Gentle Man grossed $1.9 million worldwide. $37,743 came from the US and Canada and $1.8 million (98%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.9M
- US & Canada
- $37.7K
- International
- $1.8M
A Somewhat Gentle Man Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Somewhat Gentle Man.
How Well Do You Know A Somewhat Gentle Man?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
How many years did Ulrik spend behind bars before his release?
A Somewhat Gentle Man Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Un hombre bastante bueno” and “En ganske rar mand”.
- Also known as
-
- Un hombre bastante bueno
- En ganske rar mand
- Ein Mann von Welt
- Um Homem Um Tanto Gentil
- Донякъде нежен
- Üks üsna leebe mees
- Un chic type
- Hajszál híján úriember
- Pewien dzentelmen
- Довольно добрый человек
- En ganska snäll man
- Bezva chlap
+6 more Show fewer
- ג'נטלמן בנשמה
- Az Buçuk Kibar Bir Adam
- Pewien dżentelmen
- 一个好人
- Správny chlap
- 약간은 신사
Seen A Somewhat Gentle Man?
A Somewhat Gentle Man FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of A Somewhat Gentle Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Somewhat Gentle Man?
A Somewhat Gentle Man runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was A Somewhat Gentle Man released?
A Somewhat Gentle Man was released on January 14, 2011.
Who directed A Somewhat Gentle Man?
A Somewhat Gentle Man was directed by Hans Petter Moland.
More films by Hans Petter Moland How much did A Somewhat Gentle Man make at the box office?
A Somewhat Gentle Man grossed $1.9 million worldwide ($37,743 domestic, $1.8 million international).
How is A Somewhat Gentle Man rated?
A Somewhat Gentle Man has 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does A Somewhat Gentle Man have a post-credit scene?
No. A Somewhat Gentle Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is A Somewhat Gentle Man in?
The original language of A Somewhat Gentle Man is Norwegian.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
