Sparrows (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2015, Sparrows is a drama film directed by Rúnar Rúnarsson, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. The story follows a 16-year-old Icelandic boy, Ari, who lives with his mother in Reykjavík. She has to leave the country for a new job, sending him back to the small town of his youth. There he finds his old friend, suddenly a young woman with a tricky romantic relationship; and his father has become a victim of the financial crisis.
Who’s in it. Sparrows stars Atli Óskar Fjalarsson as Ari, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson as Gunnar, Kristbjörg Kjeld as Grandmother and Rakel Björk Björnsdóttir as Lara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Sparrows has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sparrows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sparrows tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sparrows (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sparrows change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sparrows worth watching?
- Sparrows holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sparrows?
- Sparrows stars Atli Óskar Fjalarsson, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Kristbjörg Kjeld, Rakel Björk Björnsdóttir and Pálmi Gestsson.
- When was Sparrows released?
- Sparrows was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.