Songs from the Second Floor (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2000, Songs from the Second Floor is a comedy and drama film directed by Roy Andersson, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A film poem inspired by the Peruvian poet César Vallejo. A story about our need for love, our confusion, greatness and smallness and, most of all, our vulnerability. It is a story with many characters, among them a father and his mistress, his youngest son and his girlfriend. It is a film about big lies, abandonment and the eternal longing for companionship and confirmation.
Who’s in it. Songs from the Second Floor stars Lars Nordh as Kalle, Stefan Larsson as Stefan, Bengt C.W. Carlsson as Lennart and Torbjörn Fahlström as Pelle Wigert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Songs from the Second Floor has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $80.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Songs from the Second Floor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Songs from the Second Floor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Songs from the Second Floor (2000)?
- In US, Songs from the Second Floor is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Songs from the Second Floor worth watching?
- Songs from the Second Floor holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Songs from the Second Floor?
- Songs from the Second Floor stars Lars Nordh, Stefan Larsson, Bengt C.W. Carlsson, Torbjörn Fahlström and Sten Andersson.
- When was Songs from the Second Floor released?
- Songs from the Second Floor was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.