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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

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Cast · Directed by Petter Næss

PEPer Christian Ellefsen
Per Christian Ellefsen
Elling
SNSven Nordin
Sven Nordin
Kjell Bjarne
MJ
Marit Pia Jacobsen
Reidun Nordsletten
JLJørgen Langhelle
Jørgen Langhelle
Frank Åsli
PCPer Christensen
Per Christensen
Alfons Jørgensen
HOHilde Olausson
Hilde Olausson
Gunn
OOOla Otnes
Ola Otnes
Hauger
ELEli Anne Linnestad
Eli Anne Linnestad
Johanne
CMCecilie A. Mosli
Cecilie A. Mosli
Cecilie Kornes
JRJoachim Rafaelsen
Joachim Rafaelsen
Haakon Willum
PGPer Gørvell
Per Gørvell
Eriksen
KD
Knud Dahl
Servitør på bar

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Elling — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Elling?

Elling is streaming on Viaplay in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Elling on Netflix?

No, Elling is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Viaplay.

Is Elling on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Elling isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Viaplay instead.

Where can I watch Elling for free?

Elling is available on Viaplay in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

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).