The Simple-Minded Murderer (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1982, The Simple-Minded Murderer is a drama film directed by Hans Alfredson, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. The feeble-minded Sven's mother dies and he gets work as a farm-hand at the rich, affluent Höglund's farm. He has to work without pay and sleeps together with the cows. He meets the disabled Anna who is the first one to treat him as an adult. One day he has had enough of Höglund's maltreatment and moves in with Anna's family. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.
Who’s in it. The Simple-Minded Murderer stars Stellan Skarsgård as Sven, Hans Alfredson as Höglund, Maria Johansson as Anna and Per Myrberg as Andersson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Simple-Minded Murderer has been warmly received by audiences.
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 The Simple-Minded Murderer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Simple-Minded Murderer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Simple-Minded Murderer (1982)?
- In GB, The Simple-Minded Murderer 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 The Simple-Minded Murderer worth watching?
- The Simple-Minded Murderer holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Simple-Minded Murderer?
- The Simple-Minded Murderer stars Stellan Skarsgård, Hans Alfredson, Maria Johansson, Per Myrberg and Gösta Ekman.
- When was The Simple-Minded Murderer released?
- The Simple-Minded Murderer was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.