Half Elf (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2020, Half Elf is a documentary film directed by Jón Bjarki Magnússon, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. A lighthouse keeper prepares his earthly funeral while trying to reconnect with his inner elf. Hulda and Trausti have shared a roof on the Icelandic coast for over seventy years. Her love of books is matched by his love of stones. When he tells her he wants to change his name to Elf she warns him that the family will reject him. Now, as his one hundredth birthday nears and Trausti senses the hand of death upon him, he is searching for an elf’s coffin...
Who’s in it. Half Elf stars Trausti Breiðfjörð Magnússon as himself and Hulda Jónsdóttir as herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Half Elf sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix, Disney Plus and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Half Elf page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Half Elf (2020)?
- In GB, Half Elf is available to stream on Netflix, Disney Plus and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Half Elf worth watching?
- Half Elf holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Half Elf?
- Half Elf stars Trausti Breiðfjörð Magnússon and Hulda Jónsdóttir.
- When was Half Elf released?
- Half Elf was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.