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You Really Got Me (2001): Cast

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You Really Got Me is a 2001 comedy drama directed by Pål Sletaune, starring Robert Skjærstad as Jan, Philip Zandén and Bjørn Sundquist. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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You Really Got Me (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Pål Sletaune
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Norwegian
Studio
4 1/2
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is You Really Got Me About?

The premise of You Really Got Me without spoilers.

Jan’s fast‑food shop is on the brink of collapse, his girlfriend has walked out, and his live‑in father is taking advantage of him. With nothing to lose, he gets tangled in the kidnapping of famous rock star Iver Mo. Jan’s lifelong streak of failure and a gang of desperate crooks all converge on the coveted ransom money.

You Really Got Me Themes & Keywords

· 31 tags
  • ransom
  • kidnapping
  • unfaithful girlfriend
  • self loathing
  • obnoxiousness
  • musician
  • male female relationship
  • famous person
  • bus stop
  • anti hero
  • greed
  • bound and gagged
+19 more
  • dark comedy
  • rock star
  • interrupted hanging
  • hypochondriac
  • hit by a car
  • father son relationship
  • fast food
  • ear biting
  • dysfunctional relationship
  • drummer
  • cult film
  • cow
  • chef
  • cheating
  • car accident
  • attempted suicide
  • arrogance
  • abusive father
  • death of friend
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Cast & crew

You Really Got Me Cast & Characters

Robert Skjærstad leads the cast as Jan, with Philip Zandén as Iver and Bjørn Sundquist as Miki. Directed by Pål Sletaune; 35 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in You Really Got Me

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From the director

More from Pål Sletaune

More films directed by Pål Sletaune: The Monitor, Next Door, Junk Mail and Eating Out.

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You Really Got Me Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Amatörerna” and “Amatorzy”.

Also known as
  • Amatörerna
  • Amatorzy
  • Most megfogtál!
  • Amateure
  • Die Amateure

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FAQ

You Really Got Me FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of You Really Got Me, each answered in a sentence.

How long is You Really Got Me?

You Really Got Me runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was You Really Got Me released?

You Really Got Me was released on March 2, 2001.

Who directed You Really Got Me?

You Really Got Me was directed by Pål Sletaune.

More films by Pål Sletaune

Who is in the cast of You Really Got Me?

You Really Got Me stars Robert Skjærstad as Jan, Philip Zandén as Iver and Bjørn Sundquist as Miki, among 35 credited actors.

Does You Really Got Me have a post-credit scene?

No. You Really Got Me has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is You Really Got Me in?

The original language of You Really Got Me is Norwegian.

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