The Revelation (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 2.3
Released in 2004, The Revelation is a comedy film directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson, running about 84 minutes. “A modern Icelandic Viking SAGA taking place tomorrow...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Icelandic parliament has been presented with a bill which will allow the Institute for State Supervision to create a SuperCode Databank which will centralize all other databanks based on personal ID numbers; with this SuperCode the Institute can follow and monitor everyone’s behavior. Hannes, a middle-aged man who still lives with his aging mother, works at the Institute, and he is the originator of the idea. Hannes has already secretly started working on it on his computer, even though it is uncertain that Parliament will agree to it. Hannes is in love with Stefania, the new secretary in the Institute, and hopes to impress her with his “private” SuperCode Databank. But one day, Hannes’s computer, containing the databank, is stolen. Hannes is afraid of the consequences if it is discovered he has been working on the SuperCode illegally. He starts trying to catch the thief himself only to become a victim of the very systems he has believed in and worked so hard to strengthen.
Who’s in it. The Revelation stars Viðar Víkingsson as Hannes H. Aðalsteinsson, Jóhanna Vigdís Arnardóttir as Björt, Helga Braga Jónsdóttir as Stefanía Lyngdal and Sigríður Helgadóttir.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.3/10, The Revelation has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Revelation page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Revelation tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Revelation (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Revelation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Revelation worth watching?
- The Revelation holds an audience score of 2.3 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 Revelation?
- The Revelation stars Viðar Víkingsson, Jóhanna Vigdís Arnardóttir, Helga Braga Jónsdóttir and Sigríður Helgadóttir.
- When was The Revelation released?
- The Revelation was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.