Footsteps (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2017, Footsteps is a comedy and drama film directed by Hannes Þór Arason, running about 15 minutes.

What it’s about. An elderly man goes about his daily routine until his grandson shows up and is eager to play football with him. Their mismatch on the football pitch is quickly apparent, with the youngster running rings around his senior. The old man with a bruised ego and full of reminiscence of his youth begins to prepare for their next encounter.

Who’s in it. Footsteps stars Sigurður Skúlason as Benni eldri, Þorsteinn Guðmundsson as Jón, Tinna Hrafnsdóttir as Lovísa and Elías Óli Hilmarsson as Benni yngri.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Footsteps 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 Footsteps page.

If you liked it. Fans of Footsteps tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Footsteps (2017)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Footsteps change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Footsteps worth watching?
Footsteps holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Footsteps?
Footsteps stars Sigurður Skúlason, Þorsteinn Guðmundsson, Tinna Hrafnsdóttir and Elías Óli Hilmarsson.
When was Footsteps released?
Footsteps was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.