Halfway to Haugesund (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1997, Halfway to Haugesund is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Harald Østgaard Lund, running about 68 minutes. “Not having a car in Telemark is hell” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Faded punker Otto gets a gig in Haugesund, and gets his dads old Opel Diplomat from the scrap yard. In Telemark, however, he makes a wrong turn and meets Farida Svalastog, who makes a living finding Americans' Norwegian roots (or those who pretend to be). Then strange things start to happen, and Otto gets stuck on the labyrinthine roads of Telemark. Among other things, he is chased by amcar enthusiasts who are looking for the engine of the Opel Diplomat, which houses a highly sought after Chevrolet V8.
Who’s in it. Halfway to Haugesund stars Geir Birk Nilsen as Otto, Yasmin Syed as Farida Svalastog, Eivind Haugestøl as Shop cashier and Gullik Gjerjordet as Shop customer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Halfway to Haugesund 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 Halfway to Haugesund page.
If you liked it. Fans of Halfway to Haugesund tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Halfway to Haugesund (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Halfway to Haugesund change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Halfway to Haugesund worth watching?
- Halfway to Haugesund holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Halfway to Haugesund?
- Halfway to Haugesund stars Geir Birk Nilsen, Yasmin Syed, Eivind Haugestøl, Gullik Gjerjordet and Trygve Hynne.
- When was Halfway to Haugesund released?
- Halfway to Haugesund was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.