101 Reykjavik (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2000, 101 Reykjavik is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Baltasar Kormákur, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Thirty-year-old Hlynur still lives with his mother and spends his days drinking, watching porn and surfing the net while living off unemployment checks. A girl is interested in him, but he stands back from commitment. His mother's Spanish flamenco teacher, Lola, moves in with them for Christmas. On New Year's Eve, while his mother is away, Hlynur finds out Lola is a lesbian, but also ends up having sex with her. He soon finds out he and his mother are sharing more than a house. Eventually he must find out where he fits into the puzzle, and how to live life less selfishly.
Who’s in it. 101 Reykjavik stars Victoria Abril as Lola, Hilmir Snær Guðnason as Hlynur, Hanna María Karlsdóttir as Berglind and Þrúður Vilhjálmsdóttir as Hófí, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, 101 Reykjavik has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 101 Reykjavik page.
If you liked it. Fans of 101 Reykjavik tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 101 Reykjavik (2000)?
- In AU, 101 Reykjavik is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 101 Reykjavik worth watching?
- 101 Reykjavik holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 101 Reykjavik?
- 101 Reykjavik stars Victoria Abril, Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Hanna María Karlsdóttir, Þrúður Vilhjálmsdóttir and Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson.
- When was 101 Reykjavik released?
- 101 Reykjavik was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.