Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- awkward
- lazy sunday
- short film night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ben and Gunnar's beards grow as their friendship develops across the years.
Gunnar's narrow-minded outlook contrasts with Ben's uninhibited and no-nonsense approach to life.
Gunnar initially rejects Ben's ideas about male friendship but later learns to value his perspective.
A 1985 Bruce Springsteen concert initiates Ben and Gunnar's relationship.
Films like Ben & Gunnar: A Small Film About Male Friendship, and why
Together
awkward male friendship, understated comedy, and affectionate character observation
The Office
eccentric friendship, dry humor, and emotionally observant Scandinavian storytelling
Withnail & I
male bonding, conversational comedy, and warm social awkwardness
Movie Details
- Director
- Tomas Alfredson
- Release Date
- 1999-04-08
- Runtime
- 58 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (17)
Cast
- Robert Gustafsson
- Johan Rheborg
- Jonas Inde
- Cecilia Frode
- Sara Key
- Karin Weywadt
- Lotta Beling
- Henrik Schyffert
- Andres Lokko
- Martin Luuk
Common questions
- What is Ben & Gunnar: A Small Film About Male Friendship about?
- A warm Swedish comedy-drama follows two very different men whose improbable bond grows from a concert encounter into a lasting friendship.
- What is Ben & Gunnar: A Small Film About Male Friendship like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ben & Gunnar: A Small Film About Male Friendship as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Ben & Gunnar: A Small Film About Male Friendship violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Ben & Gunnar: A Small Film About Male Friendship.
- Which films are like Ben & Gunnar: A Small Film About Male Friendship?
- Films with a similar feel include Together, The Office, and Withnail & I.
- How long is Ben & Gunnar: A Small Film About Male Friendship?
- Ben & Gunnar: A Small Film About Male Friendship runs 58 minutes.
