Framed (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1988, Framed is an action and comedy film directed by Jonas Frick, running about 101 minutes. “An action movie with Björn Skifs made by Jonas Frick” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Conny is a chemistry teacher who is framed for drug possession. Unable to prove his innocence he ends up in prison. When he finds a secret exit some inmates "persuade" him to participate in a heist. Things become extremely hectic as he tries to prove his innocence as well as "helping" his inmates. When Conny thinks that it couldn't possibly get any worse he meets Susanne, a policewoman...

Who’s in it. Framed stars Björn Skifs as Conny, Gino Samil as Hjelm, Johan Ulvesson as Pege and Magnus Nilsson as Gränges, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Framed has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Framed page.

If you liked it. Fans of Framed tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Framed (1988)?
In GB, Framed is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Framed worth watching?
Framed holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Framed?
Framed stars Björn Skifs, Gino Samil, Johan Ulvesson, Magnus Nilsson and Stefan Sauk.
When was Framed released?
Framed was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.