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Popular Music

Popular Music

Matti and Niila, growing up in the mid-sixties in the harsh and conservative environment of a Finnish-speaking part of Tornedalen in Swedish Laponia, close to the Finnish border. Their big dream is to become rock stars. In the present the now grown-up Matti feels guilt for the death of his drug-addicted rock star friend Niila.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Populärmusik från Vittula
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 2004-10-01
  • Runtime: 105 minutes
  • Rating: 6.3/10 (58 votes)
  • Budget: $2,224,000
  • Revenue: $28,000,000
  • Production Companies: Solar Films, Happy End Filmproductions, Filmpool Nord, SF Studios, Fine & Mellow Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.5411
  • Languages: Finnish, Swedish

Cast & Crew

Max Enderfors

Max Enderfors

as Matti (age 15)

Andreas af Enehielm

Andreas af Enehielm

as Niila (age 15)

Niklas Ulfvarson

Niklas Ulfvarson

as Matti (age 7)

Tommy Vallikari

Tommy Vallikari

as Niila (age 7)

Jarmo Mäkinen

Jarmo Mäkinen

as Isak, Niila's Father

Kati Outinen

Kati Outinen

as Päivi, Niila's Mother

Björn Kjellman

Björn Kjellman

as Greger

Lennart Jähkel

Lennart Jähkel

as Einari

Göran Forsmark

Göran Forsmark

as Birger

Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala

Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala

as Grandmother

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Popular Music?

Popular Music is a Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2004-10-01.

Who are the main actors in Popular Music?

The main cast includes Max Enderfors, Andreas af Enehielm, Niklas Ulfvarson, Tommy Vallikari, Jarmo Mäkinen, .

Where can I watch Popular Music online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Popular Music is available.

Is Popular Music based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Popular Music?

Popular Music has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10 based on 58 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Popular Music?

The movie had a production budget of $2,224,000 and earned $28,000,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Popular Music?

The soundtrack was composed by Solar Films, Happy End Filmproductions, Filmpool Nord, SF Studios, Fine & Mellow Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Popular Music filmed?

Popular Music was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Popular Music?

The total runtime of Popular Music is 105 minutes.

Is Popular Music suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Popular Music?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Popular Music.

Does Popular Music have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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