Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- melancholic
- quiet evening
- comfort viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Agneta's children have flown the nest, leaving her to confront a diminished sense of purpose and visibility.
Agneta is described as colorful and funny internally, yet feels invisible beside her husband's conspicuous lifestyle and self-definition.
At 49, Agneta faces a stagnant job and marriage while the plot promises a fresh start rather than youthful self-discovery.
Einar's ice-cold baths, fast cycling, and expensive gear provide a pointed counterpoint to Agneta's invisible traffic-office routine.
Films like Je m'appelle Agneta, and why
A Man Called Ove
Shares Swedish social comedy, emotional restraint, and a dissatisfied adult confronting a stagnant life.
The Worst Person in the World
Shares a witty, melancholic portrait of midlife uncertainty, romantic dissatisfaction, and personal reinvention.
Shirley Valentine
Shares a female-centered late-life awakening story focused on domestic routine, independence, and emotional renewal.
Movie Details
- Director
- Johanna Runevad
- Release Date
- 2026-04-28
- Runtime
- 114 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (71)
Cast
- Eva Melander
- Claes Månsson
- Jérémie Covillault
- Anne-Marie Ponsot
- Björn Kjellman
- Matilda Ekström
Common questions
- What is Je m'appelle Agneta about?
- A forgotten middle-aged woman begins pushing back against domestic routine, workplace stagnation, and a marriage shaped by her husband's obsessions.
- What is Je m'appelle Agneta like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Je m'appelle Agneta as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Je m'appelle Agneta violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Je m'appelle Agneta.
- Which films are like Je m'appelle Agneta?
- Films with a similar feel include A Man Called Ove, The Worst Person in the World, and Shirley Valentine.
- How long is Je m'appelle Agneta?
- Je m'appelle Agneta runs 114 minutes.
