Simple Simon (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2010, Simple Simon is a comedy and drama film directed by Andreas Öhman, running about 85 minutes. “There are no feelings in outer space.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Simon has Asperger's syndrome and doesn't like changes in his life. He lives with his big brother Sam and Sam's girlfriend Frida. When Frida can't stand having to adapt to Simon's peculiarities anymore she takes off, leaving Simon with having to find a new, perfect, girlfriend for his brother.
Who’s in it. Simple Simon stars Bill Skarsgård as Simon, Martin Wallström as Sam, Cecilia Forss as Jennifer and Sofie Hamilton as Frida, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Simple Simon has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Darkroom and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Simple Simon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Simple Simon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Simple Simon (2010)?
- In US, Simple Simon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Darkroom and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Simple Simon worth watching?
- Simple Simon holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Simple Simon?
- Simple Simon stars Bill Skarsgård, Martin Wallström, Cecilia Forss, Sofie Hamilton and Susanne Thorson.
- When was Simple Simon released?
- Simple Simon was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.