The Square

– A satirical drama reflecting our times — about the sense of community, moral courage and the afflu..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 31 Minutes
Release Year:
2017
The Square (2017)

A satirical drama reflecting our times — about the sense of community, moral courage and the affluent person’s need for egocentricity in an increasingly uncertain world.

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The Square (2017) - Trailer

Release Date:

25 Aug 2017

Language:

Swedish, English, Danish

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Ruben Östlund

Writer:

Ruben Östlund

Main Actors:

Claes Bang, Elisabeth Moss, Dominic West, Terry Notary

Plot:

Christian is the respected curator of a contemporary art museum, a divorced but devoted father of two who drives an electric car and supports good causes. His next show is "The Square", an installation which invites passersby to altruism, reminding them of their role as responsible fellow human beings. But sometimes, it is difficult to live up to your own ideals: Christian's foolish response to the theft of his phone drags him into shameful situations. Meanwhile, the museum's PR agency has created an unexpected campaign for "The Square". The response is overblown and sends Christian, as well as the museum, into an existential crisis.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 27 wins & 36 nominations.

Gross profit:

$1,284,672

Production:

Magnolia Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
85%
Metacritic:
73%