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8/10I'm not a great fan of dramas, but this was an entertaining film. I gave this 4 stars just for the ape scene.
Reviewed on March 25, 2018
The Square(2017)
6.7(1,782)2h 31m2017-08-25
Drama
The Square Synopsis
A prestigious Stockholm museum's chief art curator finds himself in times of both professional and personal crisis as he attempts to set up a controversial new exhibit.
The Square (2017) is a drama film directed by Ruben Östlund, released on August 25, 2017 with a runtime of 2h 31m. It stars Claes Bang, Elisabeth Moss, Dominic West and Terry Notary. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 1,782 ratings.
- Director:
- Ruben Östlund
- Writers:
- Ruben Östlund
- Producers:
- Erik Hemmendorff, Philippe Bober
- Cinematographer:
- Fredrik Wenzel
- Production:
- Plattform Produktion, ARTE France Cinéma, Coproduction Office, Essential Filmproduktion, Imperative Entertainment, SVT, Film i Väst, Société Parisienne de Production, ZDF, ZDF/Arte, Alamode Film
- Revenue:
- $9,494,535
- Status:
- Released
The Square (2017) Trailer
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The Square Videos & Clips
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The Square - Official Trailer
Trailer
The Square, winner of the 2017 Palme d'Or - in cinemas and on demand March 16
Teaser
The Square, the Oscar nominated film from Ruben Östlund - in cinemas and on demand March 16
Teaser
The Square clip - Interview
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The Square clip - Monkey
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The Square clip - Message
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The Square clip - Condom
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Official Excerpt 3/3
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The Square Cast & Crew
Main cast
Claes Bang
as Christian
Elisabeth Moss
as Anne
Dominic West
as Julian
Terry Notary
as Oleg
Christopher Læssø
as Michael
- Lise Stephenson Engström
Lise Stephenson Engström
as Daughter
- Lilianne Mardon
Lilianne Mardon
as Daughter
- Marina Schiptjenko
Marina Schiptjenko
as Elna
Annica Liljeblad
as Sonja
- Elijandro Edouard
Elijandro Edouard
as Boy with Letter
Daniel Hallberg
as Dark-Haired Advertising Agent
- Martin Sööder
Martin Sööder
as Blond Advertising Agent
Key crew
Directed by Ruben Östlund, written by Ruben Östlund, produced by Erik Hemmendorff and Philippe Bober.
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The Square Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 1,782 ratings.
CinemaSerf
6/10I maybe just wasn't in the right mood for this, but after about half an hour I really didn't much care what happened to "Christian" (Claes Bang), or pretty much anyone else. He runs one of those galleries that puts a glass of water on a dusty shelf and calls it art. You know, emperor's new clothes kind of stuff. His latest "exhibition" is designed to remind the public of their responsibilities to each other but his…
Reviewed on May 26, 2024
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The Square – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Square online?
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The Square (2017) is available to stream on Hulu and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Square?
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The main cast of The Square (2017) includes Claes Bang, Elisabeth Moss, Dominic West, Terry Notary and Christopher Læssø. The film was directed by Ruben Östlund. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Square released?
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The Square was released on August 25, 2017 and runs for 2h 31m.
Is The Square worth watching?
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The Square (2017) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 1,782 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 The Square?
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Yes. The official The Square trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.