Oldboys (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2009, Oldboys is a comedy and drama film directed by Nikolaj Steen, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Now in his fifties, Vagn leads a solitary life and plays football with a group of similarly aged men, some even older. After being left behind at a petrol station by his teammates on their way to a match in Sweden, he encounters a young habitual offender and together they set off in hot pursuit of Vagn's buddies. A Nordic road movie taking in a whole series of comic, serious and, above all, well-written scenarios.
Who’s in it. Oldboys stars Kristian Halken as Vagn Bendtsen, Robert Hansen as John Wayne-Strøm, Laura Christensen as Jeanne and Rasmus Bjerg as Henrik B, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Oldboys has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Oldboys page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oldboys tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oldboys (2009)?
- In GB, Oldboys 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 Oldboys worth watching?
- Oldboys holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oldboys?
- Oldboys stars Kristian Halken, Robert Hansen, Laura Christensen, Rasmus Bjerg and Leif Sylvester.
- When was Oldboys released?
- Oldboys was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.