Oldboys

2009, Movie, 1h 40min

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.

Country: Denmark

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6.6

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7.0

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Critic Jacob Ludvigsen

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...en af årets positive danske overraskelser, en personlig film i en velkendt ramme.

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When Vagn, a forgotten middle-aged man, is left behind at a gas station on the way to a soccer match, he finds an unlikely friendship with a bumbling robber named John. As they journey together to catch up with the team bus, Vagn discovers a new sense of purpose and belonging, but also learns that John has a secret motive for his kindness. Oldboys is a heartwarming and hilarious tale of friendship, forgiveness, and second chances.

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You can stream Oldboys on: Netflix

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