The Rooster (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1981, The Rooster is a comedy film directed by Lasse Hallström, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1944, Cederqvist comes to a small cloth factory to see how the all-women employees can work more efficiently. At the beginning he is greeted with suspicion and his efforts at courting the young ladies are futile. But as soon as he buys himself a car it becomes much easier, especially since he has the power to relocate people to an easier line of work. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.
Who’s in it. The Rooster stars Magnus Härenstam as Cederqvist, Allan Edwall as Thorsson, Pernilla August as Åsa Eriksson and Maria Johansson as Hjördis Nilsson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Rooster has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rooster page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rooster tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rooster (1981)?
- In GB, The Rooster is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rooster worth watching?
- The Rooster holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rooster?
- The Rooster stars Magnus Härenstam, Allan Edwall, Pernilla August, Maria Johansson and Åsa Bjerkerot.
- When was The Rooster released?
- The Rooster was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.