Going West (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2018, Going West is a comedy and drama film directed by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. An unemployed music teacher takes his estranged transsexual father on a road trip to the west coast of Norway, in order to honor his late mother's excellent quilting skills.
Who’s in it. Going West stars Iben Akerlie as Vilde, Henrik Mestad as Vidar, Benjamin Helstad as Kasper and Ingar Helge Gimle as Georg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Going West has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Going West page.
If you liked it. Fans of Going West tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Going West (2018)?
- In US, Going West is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Going West worth watching?
- Going West holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Going West?
- Going West stars Iben Akerlie, Henrik Mestad, Benjamin Helstad, Ingar Helge Gimle and Reidar Sørensen.
- When was Going West released?
- Going West was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.