A Respectable Life (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.8

Released in 1979, A Respectable Life is a notable film directed by Stefan Jarl.
What it’s about. "A Respectable Life" - A decade has gone by and the spirit of the preceding film, Dom kallar oss mods, has disappeared. Kenta is an alcoholic and lives with his girlfriend Eva. Together they have a son, Patric. Kenta's mom is in jail for manslaughter and Kenta goes to Kronoberg to greet her. Heroin also comes to play and Stoffe is one of those who falls victim to it. He lives with his girlfriend Lena and their young son, Janne. Lena later throws Stoffe out their home when she gets enough of his abuse, and he is forced to live with his mother. Kenta calls Stoffe and decides to meet him, and he tries to persuade him to give up heroin, but the two have a falling out and they separate. This film features other users from the previous film, such as Jajje and Kenta Bergkvist. The film ends with the death of a prominent person in the trilogy.
Who’s in it. A Respectable Life stars Björn Granath and Lis Nilheim.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, A Respectable Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Respectable Life page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Respectable Life (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Respectable Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Respectable Life worth watching?
- A Respectable Life holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Respectable Life?
- A Respectable Life stars Björn Granath and Lis Nilheim.
- When was A Respectable Life released?
- A Respectable Life was released in 1979.
