Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- heartwarming
- sincere
- comfort viewing
- lazy weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film warm, witty, and unusually compassionate in its portrayal of Asperger syndrome, while noting that its whimsy can feel overloaded.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Simon’s thoughts and ordered view of the world are visualized to make his perspective legible and emotionally immediate.
Simon’s Asperger syndrome complicates his quest but also informs his problem-solving, persistence, and understanding of relationships.
Simon searches for a perfect girlfriend for his depressed brother Sam after Sam’s breakup.
Simon’s determined effort to restore Sam’s happiness centers the brothers’ bond.
Films like Simple Simon, and why
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
warm coming-of-age comedy-drama centered on an unconventional young protagonist and sincere family relationships
Adam
gentle, quirky comedy-drama about neurodivergence, social difficulty, and finding connection
A Man Called Ove
heartwarming Scandinavian comedy-drama combining eccentric characters, romance, and compassionate outsider perspectives
Movie Details
- Director
- Andreas Öhman
- Release Date
- 2010-09-03
- Runtime
- 85 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (167)
Cast
- Bill Skarsgård
- Martin Wallström
- Cecilia Forss
- Sofie Hamilton
- Susanne Thorson
- Kristoffer Berglund
- Jimmi Edlund
- Mats Qviström
- Per Andersson
- Lotta Tejle
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Darkroom, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Simple Simon about?
- A socially unconventional young man turns his brother’s breakup into an earnest, chaotic mission to engineer perfect love.
- What is Simple Simon like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Simple Simon as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Simple Simon violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Simple Simon.
- What did critics think of Simple Simon?
- Critics broadly found the film warm, witty, and unusually compassionate in its portrayal of Asperger syndrome, while noting that its whimsy can feel overloaded.
- Which films are like Simple Simon?
- Films with a similar feel include The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Adam, and A Man Called Ove.
- How long is Simple Simon?
- Simple Simon runs 85 minutes.
- Where can I watch Simple Simon?
- In United States, Simple Simon streams on Amazon Prime Video, Darkroom, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
