Pure (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2009, Pure is a drama film directed by Lisa Langseth, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Katarina is 20 years old. With a troubled past in a dreary suburb, her life seems to be already set in stone - until she discovers music. Everything changes when she hears a performance of Mozart’s 'Requiem' at the Gothenburg Concert Hall that sends her reeling and opens up a beautiful new world. She feels that she has to change her life and get as far away from her ugly reality as possible. But the path she has to follow proves to be a treacherous one, filled with lies, betrayal and a dangerous liaison with the married conductor Adam. Yet Katarina is ready to do anything to gain her new identity.
Who’s in it. Pure stars Alicia Vikander as Katarina, Samuel Fröler as Adam, Josephine Bauer as Birgitta and Martin Wallström as Mattias, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Pure 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 Pure page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pure tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pure (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pure change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pure worth watching?
- Pure holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pure?
- Pure stars Alicia Vikander, Samuel Fröler, Josephine Bauer, Martin Wallström and Frederik Nilsson.
- When was Pure released?
- Pure was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.