Blackmail for Beginners (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2011, Blackmail for Beginners is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Marius Sørvik, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Simen (Johan Tinus Lindgren) is strongly influenced by his feelings, and unable to get over the death of his mother four years ago. When one day he learns that his father Vidar (Kim Prisoner) will die of cancer unless he gets an operation abroad which cost 200,000 dollars, he becomes afraid of being orphaned. How will he be able to raise so much money in a few days? After he witnesses a robbery by Ove (Erik Skold), he decides to try and blackmail him for the money he needs for his dad's operation. Since Simen is an amateur at blackmailing people for money, he does everything wrong. Suddenly he finds himself bound in Ove's car. Now it's Ove's turn to push Simen's family for ransom.
Who’s in it. Blackmail for Beginners stars Irasj Asanti as Abubabu Khan, Unni Bergendahl as Grethe Ravnerud, Adele Karoline Dahl as Christine and Hege Elsmo-Martinsen as Ingrid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Blackmail for Beginners has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blackmail for Beginners page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blackmail for Beginners tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blackmail for Beginners (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blackmail for Beginners change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blackmail for Beginners worth watching?
- Blackmail for Beginners holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Blackmail for Beginners?
- Blackmail for Beginners stars Irasj Asanti, Unni Bergendahl, Adele Karoline Dahl, Hege Elsmo-Martinsen and Kim Fangen.
- When was Blackmail for Beginners released?
- Blackmail for Beginners was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.