IRL (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2013, IRL is a thriller and drama film directed by Erik Leijonborg, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. IRL (In Real Life) is a film about the evils among teenagers in the world of social media. Elias will not escape his tormentors. They are everywhere, in school, on the subway and spew their hatred of him online. He flees into The Secret World, an online game with thousands of players where Elias accepts the Invincible Warrior S:]iles guise. In the game, he meets Sc4rlet, a talented and beautiful girl soldier. Together they conquer their violent digital world. Sc4rlet want to meet Elias IRL (In Real Life). Hesitantly he agrees to be seen but well at the meeting place, where a very ordinary girl standing, he dare not go forward. Elias realizes that he will never meet Sc4rlet and decides to take his life that night.
Who’s in it. IRL stars Valter Skarsgård as Elias, Happy Jankell as Sc4rlet, Ola Andreasson as Adam and Moa Arnald as Nora, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, IRL has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch IRL page.
If you liked it. Fans of IRL tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch IRL (2013)?
- In GB, IRL is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is IRL worth watching?
- IRL holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in IRL?
- IRL stars Valter Skarsgård, Happy Jankell, Ola Andreasson, Moa Arnald and Astrid Assefa.
- When was IRL released?
- IRL was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.