Pearls and Swine (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1997, Pearls and Swine is a comedy film directed by Óskar Jónasson, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Lisa wants to take a cruise, hubby Finnbogi schemes to make money. He buys a dilapidated bakery. They get lucky when Karolina, who bakes great cakes, offers to work for them. She's the mother of Marta, head of the area's largest bakery, and the two have quarreled. Marta can't abide mom's rebellion or the rival bakery's success, so she inveigles Finnbogi to invest in porn toys without telling Lisa. Where does he get the cash? From his son Bjartmar, who has promised Russian sailors he'll arrange the purchase of ten Landas. The Russians are coming to collect their cars, Finnbogi hasn't sold a single dildo, hard-bitten Marta plans one more nasty trick. How can Lisa get her cruise?
Who’s in it. Pearls and Swine stars Fannar Guðmundsson as Barn, Ólafía Hrönn Jónsdóttir as Lísa, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Bjartmar and Jóhann Sigurðarson as Finnbogi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Pearls and Swine has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pearls and Swine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pearls and Swine tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pearls and Swine (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pearls and Swine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pearls and Swine worth watching?
- Pearls and Swine holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pearls and Swine?
- Pearls and Swine stars Fannar Guðmundsson, Ólafía Hrönn Jónsdóttir, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Jóhann Sigurðarson and Edda Björgvinsdóttir.
- When was Pearls and Swine released?
- Pearls and Swine was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.