Elling (2001)
When his mother, who has sheltered him his entire 40 years, dies, sensitive would-be poet Elling is sent to live in a state institution. There he meets Kjell Bjarne, a gentle giant and woman-obsessed virgin in his 40s. After two years, the men are released and provided with a state-funded apartment and stipend with the hope they will be able to live on their own. Initially, the simple act of going around the corner for groceries is a challenge. Through a friendship born of desperate dependence, the skittish Elling and the boisterous, would-be ladies' man Kjell Bjarne discover that not only can they survive on the outside--they can thrive. But as their courage grows, they find oddball ways to cope with society and strike up friendships in the unlikeliest places.
All Releases
Domestic (15.4%)
$314,729
$314,729
International (84.6%)
$1,727,461
$1,727,461
Worldwide
$2,042,190
$2,042,190
Domestic DistributorFirst Look International
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Domestic Opening$9,606
Earliest Release DateNovember 30, 2001
(Finland)
MPAAR
Running Time1 hr 29 min
GenresComedy
Drama
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By Release
| Release Group | Rollout | Markets | Domestic | International | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | November 30-November 22, 2002 | Domestic, EMEA | $314,729 | $1,412,741 | $1,727,470 |
| 2004 Re-release | April 29-March 15, 2005 | EMEA, LATAM | – | $314,720 | $314,720 |
By Region
| EMEA | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1 | $600,325 | 1,100 |
| Germany | 1 | $264,444 | 4,133 |
| Italy | 1 | $253,001 | 4,355 |
| Denmark | 1 | $212,136 | 1,549 |
| Austria | 1 | $171,655 | 2,293 |
| Finland | 1 | $160,450 | 1,564 |
| Spain | 1 | $24,545 | 6,752 |
| France | 1 | $15,174 | 7,924 |
| Domestic | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1 | $314,729 | 10,679 |
| LATAM | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 1 | $25,731 | 3,435 |
