Involuntary (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 2008, Involuntary is a comedy and drama film directed by Ruben Östlund, running about 98 minutes.

What it’s about. In several unrelated stories, the consequences of putting one's foot down – or failing to do so – are explored.

Who’s in it. Involuntary stars Villmar Björkman as Villmar, Linnea Cart-Lamy as Linnea, Leif Edlund as Leif and Sara Eriksson as Sara, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Involuntary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Involuntary page.

If you liked it. Fans of Involuntary tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Involuntary (2008)?
In US, Involuntary is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Involuntary worth watching?
Involuntary holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Involuntary?
Involuntary stars Villmar Björkman, Linnea Cart-Lamy, Leif Edlund, Sara Eriksson and Lola Ewerlund.
When was Involuntary released?
Involuntary was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.