The Quiet Storm (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2007, The Quiet Storm is a drama film directed by Guðný Halldórsdóttir, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. A young girl breaks up from her petit bourgeoisie home and her piano lessons to lead an entirely new life, as one of the personnel at an institution for juvenile delinquents in a remote part of Northern Iceland. It is the 1970s and the young people in charge of the place are heavily into flower power, sitar music and solving problems by frank talk sessions with the delinquents. However, the hippies, who themselves despise authority, soon find their own authority under attack by the rebellious youngsters, especially after the arrival of a mysterious young girl. Then a violent incident occurs that will have a decisively detrimental effect on relations at the institution.
Who’s in it. The Quiet Storm stars Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Atli Rafn Sigurðsson, Jörundur Ragnarsson and Þorsteinn Bachmann as Keli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Quiet Storm 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 The Quiet Storm page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Quiet Storm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Quiet Storm (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Quiet Storm change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Quiet Storm worth watching?
- The Quiet Storm holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Quiet Storm?
- The Quiet Storm stars Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Atli Rafn Sigurðsson, Jörundur Ragnarsson, Þorsteinn Bachmann and Tinna Hrafnsdóttir.
- When was The Quiet Storm released?
- The Quiet Storm was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.