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Elling

7.120011h 29mRMovieComedyDrama

40-year-old Elling, sensitive, would-be poet, is sent to live in a state institution when his mother, who has sheltered him his entire life, dies. There he meets Kjell Bjarne, a gentle giant and female-obsessed virgin, also in his 40s.

DirectorPetter Næss
WriterAxel Hellstenius
ProducerDag Alveberg

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 36 other countries

Elling isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Bulgaria and 32 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Petter Næss

Per Christian Ellefsen
Per Christian Ellefsen
Elling
Sven Nordin
Sven Nordin
Kjell Bjarne
Marit Pia Jacobsen
Marit Pia Jacobsen
Reidun Nordsletten
Jørgen Langhelle
Jørgen Langhelle
Frank Åsli
Per Christensen
Per Christensen
Alfons Jørgensen
Hilde Olausson
Hilde Olausson
Gunn
Ola Otnes
Ola Otnes
Hauger
Eli Anne Linnestad
Eli Anne Linnestad
Johanne
Cecilie A. Mosli
Cecilie A. Mosli
Cecilie Kornes
Joachim Rafaelsen
Joachim Rafaelsen
Haakon Willum
Per Gørvell
Per Gørvell
Eriksen
Knud Dahl
Knud Dahl
Servitør på bar

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Elling — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Elling?

Elling isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Austria, Belgium and Bulgaria and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Elling on Netflix?

No, Elling is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026.

Is Elling on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Elling isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Elling for free?

Elling isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Elling?

Elling hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 4, 2001. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to Elling?

Yes — Elling is followed by Mother's Elling (2003) in the Elling Collection.

Is there a prequel to Elling?

Elling is the first film in the Elling Collection.

Is Elling part of a trilogy?

Yes — Elling is part of a trilogy, alongside Mother's Elling (2003) and Love Me Tomorrow (2005).

How many movies are in the Elling Collection?

There are 3 films in the Elling Collection: Elling (2001), Mother's Elling (2003) and Love Me Tomorrow (2005).