Most People Live in China (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2002, Most People Live in China is a comedy and drama film directed by Morten Tyldum, running about 85 minutes. “Most people live in China. But who lives in Norway?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A movie inspired by eight Norwegian political parties, written by six writers and directed by nine directors: a man gets a nasty surprise skinny dipping, a cow eats a cell phone, a lesbian couple loses a child, a blind girl sells dubious lottery tickets, a boy falls in love, a man picks up a hitchhiker, three girls get help from a man in pajamas, and nine old men find a young girl stuck in a swamp.
Who’s in it. Most People Live in China stars Trond Høvik as Lasse, Marit Pia Jacobsen as Marianne, Sven Nordin as Marius (segment "Dressmann") and Siv Klynderud as Cecilie (segment "Dressmann"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Most People Live in China 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 Most People Live in China page.
If you liked it. Fans of Most People Live in China tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Most People Live in China (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Most People Live in China change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Most People Live in China worth watching?
- Most People Live in China holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Most People Live in China?
- Most People Live in China stars Trond Høvik, Marit Pia Jacobsen, Sven Nordin, Siv Klynderud and Kim Haugen.
- When was Most People Live in China released?
- Most People Live in China was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.