You, the Living (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2007, You, the Living is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Roy Andersson, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. In the Swedish city of Lethe, people from different walks of life take part in a series of short, deadpan vignettes that rush past. Some are just seconds long, none longer than a couple of minutes. A young woman (Jessica Lundberg) remembers a fantasy honeymoon with a rock guitarist. A man awakes from a dream about bomber planes. A businessman boasts about success while being robbed by a pickpocket and so on. The absurdist collection is accompanied by Dixieland jazz and similar music.
Who’s in it. You, the Living stars Ryan Seacrest as host, Håkan Angser as The Psychiatrist, Eric Bäckman as Micke Larsson and Patrik Anders Edgren as The Professor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, You, the Living has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Curzon Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Curzon Home Cinema. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch You, the Living page.
If you liked it. Fans of You, the Living tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch You, the Living (2007)?
- In GB, You, the Living is available to stream on Curzon Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Curzon Home Cinema. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is You, the Living worth watching?
- You, the Living holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in You, the Living?
- You, the Living stars Ryan Seacrest, Håkan Angser, Eric Bäckman, Patrik Anders Edgren and Björn Englund.
- When was You, the Living released?
- You, the Living was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.