P & B (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1983, P & B is a comedy and drama film directed by Hans Alfredson, running about 105 minutes. “Two rogues in Stockholm and their swindle business.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pettersson and Bendel are both worn, run-down and broke. Despite this they decide to start a business and become rich. Unexperienced they are open to any deal. They tamper, scam and exploit loopholes that exist.
Who’s in it. P & B stars Stellan Skarsgård as Karl-Johan "Charlie" Pettersson, Allan Edwall as Josef "Stavros" Bendel, Lena Nyman as Mia Edling / Ingegerd Borglind and Lill Lindfors as Agda Levin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, P & B 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 P & B page.
If you liked it. Fans of P & B tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch P & B (1983)?
- In GB, P & B 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 P & B worth watching?
- P & B holds an audience score of 5.7 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 P & B?
- P & B stars Stellan Skarsgård, Allan Edwall, Lena Nyman, Lill Lindfors and Björn Gustafson.
- When was P & B released?
- P & B was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.