Vinterviken (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1996, Vinterviken is a drama and crime film directed by Harald Hamrell, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. John-John is young and black, growing up with his mother and stepfather in a boring suburb south of Stockholm. On one of the last days of the summer vacation, they rescue 10-year old Patricia from drowning at a public bath in Vinterviken in Lake Mälaren. Her father shows his gratitude by taking them home to the wealthy neighborhood, Bromma, where he and his family lives. John-John meets his daughter Elisabeth, and instantly fall in love with her. But it's a long way to go before he wins her love and her father's consent.
Who’s in it. Vinterviken stars David Tainton as John-John Sundberg, Lina Englund as Elisabeth, Martin Lindqvist as Sluggo and Peter Haber as Frank, Elisabeths father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Vinterviken has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vinterviken page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vinterviken tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vinterviken (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Vinterviken change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Vinterviken worth watching?
- Vinterviken holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vinterviken?
- Vinterviken stars David Tainton, Lina Englund, Martin Lindqvist, Peter Haber and Anki Lidén.
- When was Vinterviken released?
- Vinterviken was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.