O'Horten (2009): Cast, Ratings & Plot
O'Horten is a 2009 comedy drama directed by Bent Hamer, starring Ghita Nørby, Baard Owe and Espen Skjønberg. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Critics gave it 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Bent Hamer
- Original language
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Norwegian - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is O'Horten About?
The premise of O'Horten without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a lifetime of predictable routine, retired engineer Odd Horten finds himself unexpectedly left behind when his train departs. This prompts an unpredictable journey into the unknown, forcing him to confront a future he never anticipated. Along the way, he faces a series of unusual encounters and perplexing choices, questioning his long-held beliefs and testing his courage. He must decide whether to pursue his dream of flying, part with his beloved boat, or embrace a surprising change in appearance.
O'Horten Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- retirement
- mother son relationship
- ski jumping
- norwegian
- elderly protagonist
- ice cube
- tobacco shop
- trolley
- tulips
- drum set
- tape recorder
- loneliness
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- absurdism
- sleepover
- skinny dipping
- sauna
- pipe
- pipe smoking
- oslo norway
- night swimming
- blind driver
- bergen
- 2000s
- dark comedy
- train
- dog
- norway
- machinist
- urinal
- old age
- pet dog
- ancient weapon
- high heels
- breasts
- penis
- nudity
- buttocks
- stalled car
- airport
- security station
- police arrest
- snow
- uniform
- thermos
- punctuation in title
- apostrophe in title
- surrealism
- restaurant
- inner city
- dream
O'Horten Cast
Ghita Nørby leads the cast, with Baard Owe and Espen Skjønberg. Directed by Bent Hamer.
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Director Bent Hamer
More from Bent Hamer
More films directed by Bent Hamer, best-rated first: Kitchen Stories, Factotum, 1001 Grams and The Middle Man.
O'Horten Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave O'Horten 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 90% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 63%
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Metacritic 78 Metascore
User score 7.2
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O'Horten Plot Summary
What happens in O'Horten from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Odd Horten, a 67-year-old train driver, is on the brink of retirement after spending forty years operating the train route between Oslo and Bergen. Each day, he follows a meticulous routine, preparing for his second-to-last journey to Bergen. Upon arrival, he engages in light conversation with Svea, the owner of the boarding house where he stays, aware that this could be one of their last interactions.
Full summary
The whole story of O'Horten, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know O'Horten?
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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O'Horten FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of O'Horten, each answered in a sentence.
How long is O'Horten?
O'Horten runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was O'Horten released?
O'Horten was released on May 22, 2009.
Who directed O'Horten?
O'Horten was directed by Bent Hamer.
More films by Bent Hamer Who is in the cast of O'Horten?
O'Horten stars Ghita Nørby, Baard Owe and Espen Skjønberg.
How is O'Horten rated?
O'Horten has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic.
Does O'Horten have a post-credit scene?
Yes. O'Horten has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
What language is O'Horten in?
The original language of O'Horten is Norwegian.
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