The Icelandic Dream (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 8.4
Released in 2000, The Icelandic Dream is a comedy film directed by Róbert I. Douglas, running about 90 minutes. “A young business man loses track on reality when his obsession with soccer grows too strong” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A business man and weekend dad is getting worn down by family trouble, business failure and the continuous loss of his favorite football team. He decides to start importing Bulgarian energy cigarettes in a last ditch attempt at success ... his best friend soon advises that suicide might be his best option.
Who’s in it. The Icelandic Dream stars Jón Gnarr as Valli, Þorsteinn Bachmann as Geiri, Gunnar Eyjólfsson as Halldór the ex-inlaw and Felix Bergsson as Neigbour, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, The Icelandic Dream sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Icelandic Dream page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Icelandic Dream tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Icelandic Dream (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Icelandic Dream change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Icelandic Dream worth watching?
- The Icelandic Dream holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Icelandic Dream?
- The Icelandic Dream stars Jón Gnarr, Þorsteinn Bachmann, Gunnar Eyjólfsson, Felix Bergsson and Þórhallur Sverrisson.
- When was The Icelandic Dream released?
- The Icelandic Dream was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.