Erik Soya's 17 (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1965, Erik Soya's 17 is a comedy and romance film directed by Annelise Meineche, running about 87 minutes. “Curiosity Kills Cats...and Makes Men Out of Boys!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the summer of 1913, 17-year-old Jacob (Ole Soltoft), a Danish high school student, lives in the frustrating limbo between boyhood and manhood. He worries about his excessive focus on masturbation and, although he is aware of the sexual overtures by the housemaid Sophie (Lise Rosendahl), Jacob doesn't know how to respond to her.
Who’s in it. Erik Soya's 17 stars Ghita Nørby as Vibeke, Ole Monty as Jacob's Uncle, Bodil Steen as Jacob's Aunt and Lily Broberg as Frk. Rosegod, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Erik Soya's 17 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Erik Soya's 17 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Erik Soya's 17 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Erik Soya's 17 (1965)?
- In US, Erik Soya's 17 is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Erik Soya's 17 worth watching?
- Erik Soya's 17 holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Erik Soya's 17?
- Erik Soya's 17 stars Ghita Nørby, Ole Monty, Bodil Steen, Lily Broberg and Arthur Jensen.
- When was Erik Soya's 17 released?
- Erik Soya's 17 was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.