The Man Who Loved Yngve (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2008, The Man Who Loved Yngve is a drama film directed by Stian Kristiansen, running about 90 minutes. “True Love Rocks” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's November 1989 and the world is changing, so is Jarle who attends Kongsgård HS in Stavanger. He plays the guitar/lead singer in a local radical punkband, got a great girlfriend and has the coolest best friend. But its all about to change when Yngve enters the classroom.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Loved Yngve stars Rolf Kristian Larsen as Jarle Klepp, Arthur Berning as Helge Ombo, Ida Elise Broch as Cathrine Halsnes and Ole Christoffer Ertvaag as Yngve Lima, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Man Who Loved Yngve has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Who Loved Yngve page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Loved Yngve tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Loved Yngve (2008)?
- In GB, The Man Who Loved Yngve is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man Who Loved Yngve worth watching?
- The Man Who Loved Yngve holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man Who Loved Yngve?
- The Man Who Loved Yngve stars Rolf Kristian Larsen, Arthur Berning, Ida Elise Broch, Ole Christoffer Ertvaag and Jørgen Langhelle.
- When was The Man Who Loved Yngve released?
- The Man Who Loved Yngve was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.