About a Young Man (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2014, About a Young Man is a drama film directed by Gabriel Daniel Dorobantu, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Shy Niklas, together with other young men of his age, must undergo the compulsory medical examination preceding the obligatory military service. He feels deeply humiliated and gets seriously traumatized, as he by hazard has the misfortune of being thoroughly examined naked by a young female physician who lives next door to him (and whom he is secretly in love with). This trauma turns his immediate daily life into a nightmare, with both suicide and murder thoughts troubling his confused mind. And he will soon be given a military weapon...
Who’s in it. About a Young Man stars Simon Broström.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, About a Young Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch About a Young Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of About a Young Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch About a Young Man (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for About a Young Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is About a Young Man worth watching?
- About a Young Man holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in About a Young Man?
- About a Young Man stars Simon Broström.
- When was About a Young Man released?
- About a Young Man was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.