False Trail (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 2011, False Trail is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Kjell Sundvall, running about 129 minutes.

What it’s about. The Interrogator Erik Backstrom is forced to return to his former home village to solve a murder mystery, in which the local polices and some hunters and even Erik's family seems to be involved. Soon, the conflicts are in full action, especially between Erik and the local police Torsten. Torsten does not support Erik very much in his job and has, for some personal reasons, already arrested a suspected perpetrator. Eric takes great risks when he starts digging in the criminal material of the horrible murder case.

Who’s in it. False Trail stars Rolf Lassgård as Erik Bäckström, Peter Stormare as Torsten, Annika Nordin as Karin Johansson and Kim Tjernström as Peter, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, False Trail 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 False Trail page.

If you liked it. Fans of False Trail tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch False Trail (2011)?
In GB, False Trail is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is False Trail worth watching?
False Trail holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in False Trail?
False Trail stars Rolf Lassgård, Peter Stormare, Annika Nordin, Kim Tjernström and Eero Milonoff.
When was False Trail released?
False Trail was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.