The Guy in the Grave Next Door (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2002, The Guy in the Grave Next Door is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Kjell Sundvall, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Desirée, a modern librarian with urban friends and interests is visiting her late husband's grave when she meets Benny, a simple farmer. After his mother's death Benny lives alone on the run-down farm, desperately seeking a woman to take care of him. In spite of their differences the two have the dream of finding that special someone in common, and fall passionately in love. Benny wants Desirée to move in with him and start a family as soon as possible. But being a farmer's wife is not something she is very enthusiastic about. Just presenting Benny as her boyfriend proves to be an embarrassing experience. And when she gets a tempting job offer in Stockholm she has to consider her priorities carefully.
Who’s in it. The Guy in the Grave Next Door stars Michael Nyqvist as Benny, Elisabet Carlsson as Desiré, Annika Olsson as Märta and Anna Azcárate as Lilian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Guy in the Grave Next Door 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 The Guy in the Grave Next Door page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Guy in the Grave Next Door tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Guy in the Grave Next Door (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Guy in the Grave Next Door change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Guy in the Grave Next Door worth watching?
- The Guy in the Grave Next Door holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Guy in the Grave Next Door?
- The Guy in the Grave Next Door stars Michael Nyqvist, Elisabet Carlsson, Annika Olsson, Anna Azcárate and Rolf Degerlund.
- When was The Guy in the Grave Next Door released?
- The Guy in the Grave Next Door was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.