A Year Goes By (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1988, A Year Goes By is a documentary film directed by Ebbe Gilbe, running about 153 minutes.

What it’s about. The film begins New Year's Eve 1986 at a funeral. The same day the old folks sitting municipality's oldest inhabitants - 103-year-old Elise Olsson - not knowing what day it is. The other old people see the annual reportage from the royal family. At the local dance hall celebrated midnight with the national anthem, and the home of Baron Hans pair and Madeleine Ramels manor held traditional speech before the new year.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, A Year Goes By has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Year Goes By page.

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Where can I watch A Year Goes By (1988)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Year Goes By change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is A Year Goes By worth watching?
A Year Goes By holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
When was A Year Goes By released?
A Year Goes By was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 153 minutes.