Popular Music (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2004, Popular Music is a comedy and drama film directed by Reza Bagher, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Matti and Niila, growing up in the mid-sixties in the harsh and conservative environment of a Finnish-speaking part of Tornedalen in Swedish Laponia, close to the Finnish border. Their big dream is to become rock stars. In the present the now grown-up Matti feels guilt for the death of his drug-addicted rock star friend Niila.
Who’s in it. Popular Music stars Max Enderfors as Matti (age 15), Andreas af Enehielm as Niila (age 15), Niklas Ulfvarson as Matti (age 7) and Tommy Vallikari as Niila (age 7), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Popular Music has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $28M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Popular Music page.
If you liked it. Fans of Popular Music tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Popular Music (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Popular Music change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Popular Music worth watching?
- Popular Music holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Popular Music?
- Popular Music stars Max Enderfors, Andreas af Enehielm, Niklas Ulfvarson, Tommy Vallikari and Jarmo Mäkinen.
- When was Popular Music released?
- Popular Music was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.