The Guitar Mongoloid (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2004, The Guitar Mongoloid is a drama film directed by Ruben Östlund, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. The Guitar Mongoloid is a 2004 Swedish film directed by Ruben Östlund, about different people living outside the norms in the fictional city Jöteborg, strikingly similar to real-life Göteborg. Although not a documentary, most of the people seen in the film are non-actors more or less playing themselves.
Who’s in it. The Guitar Mongoloid stars Erik Rutström as Erik, Ola Sandstig as Ola, Britt-Marie Andersson as Neurotic woman and Julia Persdotter as Ola's girlfriend, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Guitar Mongoloid has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Guitar Mongoloid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Guitar Mongoloid tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Guitar Mongoloid (2004)?
- In US, The Guitar Mongoloid is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Guitar Mongoloid worth watching?
- The Guitar Mongoloid holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Guitar Mongoloid?
- The Guitar Mongoloid stars Erik Rutström, Ola Sandstig, Britt-Marie Andersson, Julia Persdotter and P-A Emanielsson.
- When was The Guitar Mongoloid released?
- The Guitar Mongoloid was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.