Palme(2012)
Palme Synopsis
Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was openly shot to death on a February evening 1986 on the streets of Stockholm. In one night, the country of Sweden was transfigured. “Palme” is about his life, his time, and about the Sweden he had created. About a man who altered history.
Palme (2012) is a documentary film directed by Kristina Lindström, released on September 14, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Olof Palme, Lisbeth Palme, Mårten Palme and Joakim Palme. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Kristina Lindström
- Writers:
- Kristina Lindström, Maud Nycander
- Producers:
- Fredrik Heinig, Mattias Nohrborg
- Production:
- B-Reel Films, SVT, Film i Väst, Nordisk Film TV, Svenska Filminstitutet
- Status:
- Released
Palme (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Palme before you stream it.
Palme Cast & Crew
Main cast
Olof Palme
as Self - Sveriges statsminister (1969-1976 och 1982-1986) (archive footage)
Lisbeth Palme
as Self - Palmes fru
Mårten Palme
as Self - Palmes son
- Joakim Palme
Joakim Palme
as Self - Palmes son
- Mattias Palme
Mattias Palme
as Self - Palmes son
- Catharina Palme
Catharina Palme
as Self
Ingvar Carlsson
as Self
Ulf Adelsohn
as Self
Anna-Greta Leijon
as Self
Carl Bildt
as Self
Peter Bratt
as Self
Jörn Donner
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Kristina Lindström, written by Kristina Lindström and Maud Nycander, produced by Fredrik Heinig and Mattias Nohrborg.
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Palme Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 32 ratings.
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Palme – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Palme online?
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Palme (2012) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Blockbuster and SF Anytime. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Palme?
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The main cast of Palme (2012) includes Olof Palme, Lisbeth Palme, Mårten Palme, Joakim Palme and Mattias Palme. The film was directed by Kristina Lindström. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Palme released?
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Palme was released on September 14, 2012 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Palme worth watching?
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Palme (2012) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Palme?
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Yes. The official Palme trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.