Fiasco (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 2000, Fiasco is a comedy and drama film directed by Ragnar Bragason, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in present-day Reykjavík, Fiasco draws a narrative circle of interconnecting stories in which three members of the Bardal household deal with the secret loves in their lives. Karl, an old age pensioner, is busy chasing after an amnesic old screen legend. Julia, Karl's granddaughter, is torn between a mediocre bank manager and a wild sailor, and tells them both she is pregnant. But is she really? Steingerdur, Julia's mother, has a wild crush on a preacher who has a serious drinking problem, and ends up with a dead stripper in his Jacuzzi. The characters cross each other as the film progresses, until the three interwoven strands of the story finally come together in an explosive and hilarious crescendo full of surprises.
Who’s in it. Fiasco stars Margrét Ákadóttir as Steingerður, Silja Hauksdóttir as Júlía, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Gulli and Eggert Þorleifsson as Samúel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Fiasco has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fiasco page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fiasco tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fiasco (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fiasco change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fiasco worth watching?
- Fiasco holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fiasco?
- Fiasco stars Margrét Ákadóttir, Silja Hauksdóttir, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Eggert Þorleifsson and Róbert Arnfinnsson.
- When was Fiasco released?
- Fiasco was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.