Stormland (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2011, Stormland is a comedy and drama film directed by Marteinn Þórsson, running about 111 minutes. “The higher you fly, the smaller you appear to the flightless.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The tragicomic story of lone rebel Boddi Steingrimsson who lives in a small town in Northern Iceland. Boddi hates materialistic modern society in its entirety and on his blog-page he comically criticizes everything and everyone. Before long he has become an outlaw in his own hometown, just like his viking hero, Grettir. After a series of dramatic mishaps, he snaps and goes riding down south to the big city on his sturdy steed Nietzsche. He's got a gun in his pocket. He's ready for the revolution.
Who’s in it. Stormland stars Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Böddi, Hilmir Snær Guðnason as Árni Valur, Þorsteinn Bachmann as Toni Group and Þórhallur Sigurðsson as Keli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Stormland 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 Stormland page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stormland tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stormland (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stormland change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Stormland worth watching?
- Stormland holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Stormland?
- Stormland stars Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Þorsteinn Bachmann, Þórhallur Sigurðsson and Stefán Hallur Stefánsson.
- When was Stormland released?
- Stormland was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.