Hullabaloo (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 2010, Hullabaloo is a drama and family film directed by Gunnar B. Guðmundsson, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. The time is 20 years and a few months to the millennium, and the unrecognized, self-proclaimed genius Orm Odins has to deal with the age-old existentialist dilemma that is teenage hood. With his final exams looming, his hormones in overdrive and love just around the corner what can a great poet do to survive? Our setting is Reykjavik in the eighties, a city that is going through a growth spur not unlike our eloquent hero. The mullet is just about to put its mark on a unsuspecting generation, there is no TV on Thursdays, only one radio station, beer is still and outlawed commodity and somewhere within the city limits the first female president in the world will see has a dream.

Who’s in it. Hullabaloo stars Hildur Berglind Arndal as Linda, Edda Arnljótsdóttir as Olga, Sigurbjartur Atlason as Svenni Sveitó and Þorsteinn Bachmann as Gummi Gumm, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Hullabaloo has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hullabaloo page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hullabaloo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hullabaloo (2010)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hullabaloo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Hullabaloo worth watching?
Hullabaloo holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Hullabaloo?
Hullabaloo stars Hildur Berglind Arndal, Edda Arnljótsdóttir, Sigurbjartur Atlason, Þorsteinn Bachmann and Guðrún María Bjarnadóttir.
When was Hullabaloo released?
Hullabaloo was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.