HIM (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film
Released in 2021, HIM is a drama film directed by Guro Bruusgaard, running about 85 minutes. “HIM tours tragedy with comedy, and is about exclusion, abuse and the male role” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. HIM consists of three separate stories in one film. Harald (11) is a boy who constantly falls outside the group. He is not recognized either by friends, school or parents. Emil (30) is unemployed, he is angry and looks down on everyone else. Petter (60) is a Norwegian renowned scriptwriter who wants to make a film about the national hero Fridtjof Nansen. Two men and one boy, one day in Oslo, whom all experiences a social and emotional fall. The film discusses the male role in the contemporary Norway.
Who’s in it. HIM stars Johannes Joner as Petter, Emil Johnsen as Eirik, Frank Werner Laug as Harald and Laila Goody as Harald's mother, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch HIM page.
If you liked it. Fans of HIM tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch HIM (2021)?
- In US, HIM is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in HIM?
- HIM stars Johannes Joner, Emil Johnsen, Frank Werner Laug, Laila Goody and Ylva Gallon.
- When was HIM released?
- HIM was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.