Wong
Serious and moving but also with a bleaker than bleak Scandinavian sense of humor, "Rams" is so much its own film that figuring out where its unusual, unpredictable plot will end up is difficult if not impossible.
Reviewed on February 5, 2016
Rams(2015)
Hrútar
This winter get sheepish.
7.0(310)1h 33m2015-05-28
Drama
Rams Synopsis
In a secluded valley in Iceland, Gummi and Kiddi live side by side, tending to their sheep. Their ancestral sheep-stock is considered one of the country’s best and the two brothers are repeatedly awarded for their prized rams who carry an ancient lineage. Although they share the land and a way of life, Gummi and Kiddi have not spoken to each other in four decades. When a lethal disease suddenly infects Kiddi’s sheep, the entire valley comes under threat. The authorities decide to cull all the animals in the area to contain the outbreak. But Gummi and Kiddi don’t give up so easily – and each brother tries to stave off the disaster in his own fashion: Kiddi by using his rifle and Gummi by using his wits.
Rams (2015) is a drama film directed by Grímur Hákonarson, released on May 28, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Sigurður Sigurjónsson, Theodór Júlíusson, Charlotte Bøving and Jón Benónýsson. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 310 ratings.
- Director:
- Grímur Hákonarson
- Writers:
- Grímur Hákonarson
- Producers:
- Grímar Jónsson
- Cinematographer:
- Sturla Brandth Grøvlen
- Composer:
- Atli Örvarsson
- Production:
- Aeroplan Film, Det Danske Filminstitut, Icelandic Film Center, Netop Films, Profile Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Rams (2015) Trailer
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Rams Videos & Clips
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Official Trailer
Trailer
Rams Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Icelandic Drama HD
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Rams Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sigurður Sigurjónsson
as Gummi
Theodór Júlíusson
as Kiddi
Charlotte Bøving
as Katrin
- Jón Benónýsson
Jón Benónýsson
as Runólfur
Gunnar Jónsson
as Grímur
Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson
as Bjarni
- Þorleifur Einarsson
Þorleifur Einarsson
as Sindri
- Ingrid Jónsdóttir
Ingrid Jónsdóttir
as Eygló
Jörundur Ragnarsson
as Villi
- Viktor Már Bjarnason
Viktor Már Bjarnason
as Finnur
- Ólafur Ólafsson
Ólafur Ólafsson
as Tóti
- Jenný Lára Arnórsdóttir
Jenný Lára Arnórsdóttir
as Þórey
Key crew
Directed by Grímur Hákonarson, written by Grímur Hákonarson, produced by Grímar Jónsson.
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Rams Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 310 ratings.
Frank Ochieng
Coldness and bleak does not just describe the weather conditions in rural Iceland where writer-director Grimur Hakonarson’s slice-of-life farming drama Rams (a.k.a. “Hrutar”) takes place. It can also apply to the distant brotherly relationship of the film’s two main protagonists and their lingering four decade-old estrangement. Surprisingly, it would take the critical conditioning of the obstinate siblings’ ailing…
Reviewed on February 20, 2016
Reno
8/10> It is more than just raising the livestock to them. Just a week ago I saw 'Fúsi' which was about an overweight person with the mind of a child. And now another excellent Icelandic movie that centres on the livestock farmers. One of the best movie about the farmers I have seen. It is not all about their farms, but the love and dedication towards their work. About the art of raising animals that passed through the…
Reviewed on April 24, 2016
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Rams – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rams online?
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Rams (2015) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Rams?
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The main cast of Rams (2015) includes Sigurður Sigurjónsson, Theodór Júlíusson, Charlotte Bøving, Jón Benónýsson and Gunnar Jónsson. The film was directed by Grímur Hákonarson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rams released?
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Rams was released on May 28, 2015 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Rams worth watching?
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Rams (2015) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 310 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Rams?
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Yes. The official Rams trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.