Direction: Ruben Östlund

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Ruben Östlund. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.

Triangle of Sadness

2022 · Movie · 147 min. · Sweden

Direction Ruben Östlund

Cast Harris Dickinson · Charlbi Dean · Zlatko Buric · Dolly De Leon

Plot Models Carl and Yaya are navigating the world of fashion while exploring the boundaries of their relationship. The couple are invited for a luxury cruise with a rogues’ gallery of...

7.0

12K votes

7.0

12K votes

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2011 · Movie · 118 min. · Sweden

Drama Based on True Stories Heist Film Childhood

Direction Ruben Östlund

Cast Kevin Vaz · Yannick Diakité · Anas Abdirahman · Sebastian Hegmar

Plot In central Gothenburg, Sweden, a group of black boys, aged 12-14, robbed other children on about 70 occasions between 2006 - 2008. The thieves used an elaborate scheme called the...

6.7

677 votes

6.7

677 votes

The Square

2017 · Movie · 142 min. · Sweden

Comedy Drama Black Comedy

Direction Ruben Östlund

Cast Claes Bang · Elisabeth Moss · Dominic West · Terry Notary

Plot Christian, manager of a contemporary art museum, is responsible for an exhibition called 'The Square', which promotes human and altruistic values.

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6.4

10K votes

6.4

10K votes

Involuntary

2008 · Movie · 98 min. · Sweden

Drama Comedy Dramedy Ensemble Film

Direction Ruben Östlund

Cast Villmar Björkman · Linnea Cart-Lamy · Leif Edlund · Sara Eriksson

Plot It’s almost summer in Sweden and minor indiscretions and misbehaviour abound. Leffe likes to show off for his friends and play salacious pranks, especially when he’s drinking. Meanwhile, a righteous...

6.4

462 votes

6.4

462 votes

Incident by a Bank (S)

2009 · Movie · 11 min. · Sweden

Thriller Crime Heist Film Short Film

Direction Ruben Östlund

Cast Bahador Foladi · Ramtin Parvaneh · Leif Edlund · Rasmus Lindgren

Plot An attempted bank robbery. Follows the thought process of two confused witnesses, the filmographer and the producer.

6.3

195 votes

6.3

195 votes

Turist (Force Majeure)

2014 · Movie · 117 min. · Sweden

Drama Family Relationships

Direction Ruben Östlund

Cast Johannes Kuhnke · Lisa Loven · Vincent Wettergren · Clara Wettergren

Plot A Swedish family travels to the French Alps to enjoy a few days of skiing. The sun is shining and the slopes are spectacular but, during a lunch at a...

6.3

8K votes

6.3

8K votes

The Guitar Mongoloid

2004 · Movie · 85 min. · Sweden

Drama

Direction Ruben Östlund

Cast Erik Rutstrom · Ola Sandstig · Britt-Marie Andersson · Julia Persdotter

5.7

75 votes

5.7

75 votes

Autobiographical Scene Number 6882 (S)

2005 · Movie · 9 min. · Sweden

Drama Short Film

Direction Ruben Östlund

Cast Anette Anderson · Ingela Borgström · Martin Byström · Elin Gradin

Plot A young man is celebrating Midsummer’s Eve together with friends on the west coast of Sweden. He makes his friends come and watch as he is going to jump in...

5.7

107 votes