The Place (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film
Released in 2009, The Place is a notable film directed by Jakob Halldórsson.
What it’s about. Axel, a promising but lovesick high school student, attempts to drown his sorrows in a night of booze and drug-filled partying until things get violently out of control when a neighbor is nearly beaten to death by his friends. Drunk sick, Axel is wrongfully blamed for the crime. His problems are compounded when he is sent to the notorious Youth Prison of Iceland “The Place” where the head guard abuses Axel in increasingly severe attempts to convince him to accept faith as his salvation. Defiled and at his wit’s end, Axel prepares to take the ultimate revenge. His only hope at escaping this nightmare is to find the phone that proves his innocence.
Who’s in it. The Place stars Stefán Hallur Stefánsson and Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Place page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Place (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Place change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Place?
- The Place stars Stefán Hallur Stefánsson and Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson.
- When was The Place released?
- The Place was released in 2009.