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We Are the Best!

Original title: Vi är bäst!
  • 20132013
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 42m
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7.1/10
11K
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We Are the Best! (2013)
Three girls in 1980s Stockholm decide to form a punk band -- despite not having any instruments and being told by everyone that punk is dead
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Three girls in 1980s Stockholm decide to form a punk band -- despite not having any instruments and being told by everyone that punk is dead.Three girls in 1980s Stockholm decide to form a punk band -- despite not having any instruments and being told by everyone that punk is dead.Three girls in 1980s Stockholm decide to form a punk band -- despite not having any instruments and being told by everyone that punk is dead.
IMDb RATING
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11K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Lukas Moodysson
  • Writers
    • Lukas Moodysson
    • Coco Moodysson(graphic novel)
  • Stars
    • Mira Barkhammar
    • Mira Grosin
    • Liv LeMoyne
Top credits
  • Director
    • Lukas Moodysson
  • Writers
    • Lukas Moodysson
    • Coco Moodysson(graphic novel)
  • Stars
    • Mira Barkhammar
    • Mira Grosin
    • Liv LeMoyne
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 33User reviews
    • 158Critic reviews
    • 87Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 13 wins & 21 nominations

    Videos2

    International Trailer
    Trailer 1:46
    International Trailer
    US Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer 1:42
    US Theatrical Trailer

    Photos81

    Mira Barkhammar, Mira Grosin, and Liv LeMoyne in We Are the Best! (2013)
    Mira Barkhammar, Mira Grosin, and Liv LeMoyne in We Are the Best! (2013)
    Mira Barkhammar, Mira Grosin, and Jonatan Salomonsson in We Are the Best! (2013)
    Sofia Sabel, Mira Barkhammar, Mira Grosin, and Liv LeMoyne in We Are the Best! (2013)
    Mira Barkhammar, Mira Grosin, and Liv LeMoyne in We Are the Best! (2013)
    We Are the Best! (2013)
    We Are the Best! (2013)
    Mira Barkhammar, Mira Grosin, and Liv LeMoyne in We Are the Best! (2013)
    We Are the Best! (2013)
    We Are the Best! (2013)
    We Are the Best! (2013)
    We Are the Best! (2013)

    Top cast

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    Mira Barkhammar
    • Boboas Bobo
    Mira Grosin
    • Klaraas Klara
    Liv LeMoyne
    • Hedvigas Hedvig
    Johan Liljemark
    • Kennethas Kenneth
    Mattias Wiberg
    • Rogeras Roger
    Jonatan Salomonsson
    • Elisas Elis
    • (as Jonathan Salomonsson)
    Alvin Strollo
    • Mackanas Mackan
    Anna Rydgren
    • Bobos mammaas Bobos mamma
    Peter Eriksson
    • Bobos pappaas Bobos pappa
    Charlie Falk
    • Linusas Linus
    Lena Carlsson
    • Klaras mammaas Klaras mamma
    David Dencik
    David Dencik
    • Klaras pappaas Klaras pappa
    Emrik Ekholm
    • Klaras lillebroras Klaras lillebror
    Ann-Sofie Rase
    • Hedvigs mammaas Hedvigs mamma
    Lily Moodysson
    • Hedvigs lillasysteras Hedvigs lillasyster
    Nick Kankaanpää
    • Iron Fistas Iron Fist
    Edvin Ottoson
    • Iron Fistas Iron Fist
    Felix Klaesson
    • Iron Fistas Iron Fist
    • (as Karl Felix Klaesson)
    • Director
      • Lukas Moodysson
    • Writers
      • Lukas Moodysson
      • Coco Moodysson(graphic novel)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      (~1:40:58) At the end of the credits, there is a clarinet solo of an undefined song by Klara's father.
    • Quotes

      Klara: What's a chord?

      Hedvig: You play many tones at once, you hit them at the same time, they make harmony.

    • Connections
      Featured in Filmselskabet: Episode #4.1 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Schweden Schweden
      Written and performed by Ebba Grön

    User reviews33

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    If I didn't know any better, I would have totally believed it was a documentary (almost)!
    'WE ARE THE BEST!': Four Stars (Out of Five)

    Swedish-Danish drama flick about three teenage girls, that decide to form a punk band together; in 1982 Stockholm. It stars a cast of mostly unknowns; including Mira Barkhammar, Mira Grosin and Liv LeMoyne (as the three leads). It was written and directed by Lukas Moodysson and it's based on the 2008 graphic novel 'Never Goodnight'; by Coco Moodysson (the director's wife). The film received mostly rave reviews and it's appeared on many American critics' 2014 Top 10 lists. I found it to be inspiring and beautifully natural.

    Bobo (Barkhammar) and Klara (Grosin) are two 13-year-old girls, growing up in 1982 Stockholm. They're outsiders at their school, due to their androgynous appearance and love for punk rock music; which many consider a 'dead art form'. They decide to form a band, despite not knowing how to play any instruments, as a way of rebelling against popular culture. Later they enlist a Christian girl named Hedvig (LeMoyne), from their school, to help them learn how to play chords and sing songs. Hedvig plays classical guitar, very well, and she's also a social outcast. The three girls form a beautiful team.

    The movie is very impressive; in how it captures youth so realistically. The dialogue is really believable; and the three lead performances are super natural. If I didn't know any better, I would have totally believed it was a documentary (almost). The directing is completely fitting to the material and the story is beautifully inspiring. What a great movie for all kids, of almost any age, to see. Especially social outsiders and those that love punk music. The soundtrack is also totally awesome! I highly recommend it; to kids and adults alike.

    Watch our movie review show 'MOVIE TALK' at: http://youtu.be/fbw9P594Crc
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 20, 2014 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Sweden
      • Denmark
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • Swedish
    • Also known as
      • Vi är bäst!
    • Filming locations
      • Södermalm, Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
    • Production companies
      • Danmarks Radio (DR)
      • Det Danske Filminstitut
      • Film i Väst
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $180,590
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,664
      • Jun 1, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,604,273
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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