Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- glamorous
- melancholic
- intimate
- music film night
- jazz appreciation
What critics said
Critics generally praised Edda Magnason's performance and the film's engaging portrait of Monica Zetterlund, while some objected to its negative portrayal of her father.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The story follows Swedish jazz singer Monica Zetterlund's ascent through performance, acting, and private turmoil.
Monica's celebrated career leaves broken love affairs and unfulfilled promises in its wake.
Stockholm jazz clubs, artists, hipsters, and the golden era of jazz define Monica's professional world.
Monica's transformation into a celebrated singer and actress is articulated through nightclub and limelight sequences.
Films like Waltz for Monica, and why
A Song for Marion
Swedish music biopic centered on a charismatic singer's rise, artistic ambition, and personal costs
La Vie en Rose
music-focused biographical drama balancing performance success with family and relationship strain
Lady Sings the Blues
jazz-era performer drama about celebrity, creative identity, and destructive romantic choices
Movie Details
- Director
- Per Fly
- Release Date
- 2013-09-13
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (51)
Cast
- Edda Magnason
- Sverrir Gudnason
- Kjell Bergqvist
- Vera Vitali
- Cecilia Ljung
- Johannes Wanselow
- Jörgen Thorsson
- David Hellenius
- Nadja Christiansson
- Amelia Fowler
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Viaplay Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Waltz for Monica about?
- A Swedish small-town dreamer becomes a luminous jazz star, discovering that public acclaim cannot protect her from private losses.
- What is Waltz for Monica like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Waltz for Monica as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Waltz for Monica violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Waltz for Monica.
- What did critics think of Waltz for Monica?
- Critics generally praised Edda Magnason's performance and the film's engaging portrait of Monica Zetterlund, while some objected to its negative portrayal of her father.
- Which films are like Waltz for Monica?
- Films with a similar feel include A Song for Marion, La Vie en Rose, and Lady Sings the Blues.
- How long is Waltz for Monica?
- Waltz for Monica runs 111 minutes.
- Where can I watch Waltz for Monica?
- In United States, Waltz for Monica streams on Viaplay Amazon Channel.
