Hawaii, Oslo (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 2004, Hawaii, Oslo is a drama and romance film directed by Erik Poppe, running about 125 minutes.

What it’s about. Hawaii, Oslo is the story of a handful of people who cross each other's path without necessarily knowing each other, during the hottest day of the year, in Oslo. We follow Frode and Milla. They are having their first child, who they are told will not live long. We follow Bobbie-Pop, a faded singer who tries to commit suicide. We follow Leon, an institutionalized kleptomaniac who is loking for Åsa, to whom he has a ten year old deal to get married. We meet Leon's brother, Trygve, who fetches Leon at the institution to celebrate his birthday, but who himself has plans to use his leave from prison to run away. And most of all we meet the angel Vidar, Leon's best buddy at the institution, who sees things no one else can see, and who may be able to save everyone - except himself?

Who’s in it. Hawaii, Oslo stars Trond Espen Seim as Vidar, Jan Gunnar Røise as Leon, Evy Kasseth Røsten as Asa and Stig Henrik Hoff as Frode, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Hawaii, Oslo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hawaii, Oslo page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hawaii, Oslo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hawaii, Oslo (2004)?
In GB, Hawaii, Oslo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Hawaii, Oslo worth watching?
Hawaii, Oslo holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Hawaii, Oslo?
Hawaii, Oslo stars Trond Espen Seim, Jan Gunnar Røise, Evy Kasseth Røsten, Stig Henrik Hoff and Silje Torp.
When was Hawaii, Oslo released?
Hawaii, Oslo was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.