When the Light Breaks (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2024, When the Light Breaks is a drama film directed by Rúnar Rúnarsson, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. When the light breaks on a long summer's day in Iceland. From one sunset to another, Una, a young art student, encounters love, friendship, sorrow and beauty.
Who’s in it. When the Light Breaks stars Elín Hall as Una, Mikael Kaaber as Gunni, Katla Njálsdóttir as Klara and Ágúst Örn B. Wigum as Bassi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, When the Light Breaks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When the Light Breaks page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Light Breaks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When the Light Breaks (2024)?
- In US, When the Light Breaks is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When the Light Breaks worth watching?
- When the Light Breaks holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When the Light Breaks?
- When the Light Breaks stars Elín Hall, Mikael Kaaber, Katla Njálsdóttir, Ágúst Örn B. Wigum and Gunnar Hrafn Kristjánsdóttir.
- When was When the Light Breaks released?
- When the Light Breaks was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.