IMDb 6.8 2022 HD

Everybody Hates Johan

Everybody Hates Johan

2022
Comedy
93 min NR NO
5.9 / 10
6.8 IMDB

Johan, a loner with horses and explosives, is never accepted by the local community. We follow his struggle for belonging in the village and the lifelong, unrequited love…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Sunniva Sollied Møller / Jon Vatne / Dag André Koteng / Tor Espen Vassbotn / Hallvar Witzø
Starring
Pål Sverre Hagen / Ingrid Bolsø Berdal / Ine Jansen / Paul-Ottar Haga / John Brungot / Trond-Ove Skrødal / Ingunn Beate Øyen / Vee Vimolmal

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

quirky melancholic empathetic isolated darkly comedic poignant unconventional resonant heartfelt understated character-driven bittersweet

Reviews

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Sophia Lee
Mar 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In 'Everybody Hates Johan', Pål Sverre Hagen offers a performance of quiet desperation and enduring hope. He is the soul of this film, portraying a man perpetually on the outside looking in. The direction skilfully navigates the film's…

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Julian Thorne
Mar 24, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A truly singular piece of cinema, 'Everybody Hates Johan' is a testament to the power of a well-drawn, albeit unconventional, protagonist. Pål Sverre Hagen delivers a career-defining performance, imbuing Johan with a profound vulnerability that makes his isolation…

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Chloe Davies
Mar 24, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

While 'Everybody Hates Johan' boasts a compelling central performance from Pål Sverre Hagen, the film struggles to consistently maintain its narrative momentum. The premise, a loner's quest for acceptance complicated by past trauma and unrequited love, is rich…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 24, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a film that dares to be peculiar. 'Everybody Hates Johan' presents a protagonist who is a magnet for misfortune and misunderstanding, yet somehow commands our empathy. Hagen’s portrayal is a masterclass in conveying inner turmoil with…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Pål Sverre Hagen anchors 'Everybody Hates Johan' with a performance that is both understated and deeply resonant. He embodies Johan's isolation with a quiet intensity, making his yearning for connection palpable. The film's director, though unnamed here, navigates…

FAQs

The explosives in 'Everybody Hates Johan' are more than just a plot device; they represent Johan's volatile nature and his unconventional approach to life, perhaps even a metaphor for his emotional state. His association with them predates a significant event in his youth that impacted his relationship with the girl next door. They also serve as a visual and thematic element that underscores his outsider status and the dramatic consequences that can arise from his unique inclinations.