Jitters (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2010, Jitters is a drama film directed by Baldvin Z, running about 93 minutes. “Life is happening right here, right now.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An unexpected first kiss causes Gabriel to feel the electrifying "jitters" of love and lust with the free-spirited Marcus; a perfect way to end a Summer studying abroad. Realizing he is gay, Gabriel returns home and is immediately scrutinized by his family and friends who notice he’s different. But as the school year launches with Gabriel distracted with parties and his friends’ own dramas, Marcus returns, reigniting the hot, thrilling emotions of one’s first crush. Jitters fires head-first into the topsy-turvy world of first love with an attractive cast and pulsating soundtrack, making it a smartly refreshing journey into the queer, teen experience.
Who’s in it. Jitters stars Atli Óskar Fjalarsson as Gabríel, Gísli Örn Garðarsson as Haraldur, Birna Rún Eiríksdóttir as Gréta and Lilja Guðrún Þorvaldsdóttir as Guðbjörg amma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Jitters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jitters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jitters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jitters (2010)?
- In GB, Jitters is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jitters worth watching?
- Jitters holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jitters?
- Jitters stars Atli Óskar Fjalarsson, Gísli Örn Garðarsson, Birna Rún Eiríksdóttir, Lilja Guðrún Þorvaldsdóttir and Elías Helgi Kofoed-Hansen.
- When was Jitters released?
- Jitters was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.