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In Order of Disappearance (2016): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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In Order of Disappearance is a 2016 action thriller directed by Hans Petter Moland, starring Bruno Ganz and Jakob Oftebro. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

IMDb rating
7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
86%
Metascore
74
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In Order of Disappearance (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 56m (116 min)
Genres
Action , Thriller , Comedy , Crime
Original language
Norwegian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is In Order of Disappearance About?

The premise of In Order of Disappearance without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Following the death of his son, a withdrawn snowplow driver named Nils begins to suspect foul play and investigates the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. His search leads him to uncover a dangerous connection between a powerful crime boss known as "The Count" and Serbian mobsters. Driven by grief and a desire for answers, Nils embarks on a path of vengeance, using his skills and machinery to confront those responsible, unintentionally sparking a violent and chaotic gang war with devastating consequences.

In Order of Disappearance Themes & Keywords

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  • shot to death
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Cast & crew

In Order of Disappearance Cast

Bruno Ganz leads the cast, with Jakob Oftebro. Directed by Hans Petter Moland.

From the director

More from Hans Petter Moland

More films directed by Hans Petter Moland, best-rated first: Aberdeen, A Somewhat Gentle Man, The Beautiful Country and Out Stealing Horses.

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Ratings

In Order of Disappearance Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave In Order of Disappearance 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

Plot

In Order of Disappearance Plot Summary

What happens in In Order of Disappearance from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Nils Dickman is a snow plow driver in the quaint town of Tyos, Norway, celebrated as the Citizen of the Year. However, his world is turned upside down following the tragic death of his son, Ingvar, who is discovered dead from a heroin overdose. Despite the police’s neglect of the situation, Nils is convinced that his son was not involved in drugs. Just as he contemplates ending his own life, a glimmer of hope appears when Finn, Ingvar’s friend, reveals a startling truth: Ingvar was mistakenly killed by a gang of drug dealers targeting Finn. This revelation sparks a fire within Nils, driving him to seek vengeance against those responsible for his son’s death.

Full summary

The whole story of In Order of Disappearance, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know In Order of Disappearance?

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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In Order of Disappearance FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of In Order of Disappearance, each answered in a sentence.

How long is In Order of Disappearance?

In Order of Disappearance runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

When was In Order of Disappearance released?

In Order of Disappearance was released on August 26, 2016.

Who directed In Order of Disappearance?

In Order of Disappearance was directed by Hans Petter Moland.

More films by Hans Petter Moland

Who is in the cast of In Order of Disappearance?

In Order of Disappearance stars Bruno Ganz and Jakob Oftebro.

How is In Order of Disappearance rated?

In Order of Disappearance has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic and 5.0/5 on Movie Insider.

Does In Order of Disappearance have a post-credit scene?

No. In Order of Disappearance has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is In Order of Disappearance in?

The original language of In Order of Disappearance is Norwegian.

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