Stockholm
Based on the extraordinary true story of the European city’s 1973 bank heist and hostage crisis that was documented in the 1974 New Yorker article “The Bank Drama” by Daniel Lang. The events grasped the world’s attention when the hostages bonded with their captors and turned against the authorities, giving rise to the psychological phenomenon known as “Stockholm Syndrome.”
Critics Sentiment
Bianca begins forming a connection with her captor Lars
Lars becomes increasingly agitated as complications mount
The film peaks when showing the authentic development of Stockholm syndrome, then drops as Lars's character becomes tediously agitated
Stockholm receives mixed reception as a competent but unremarkable hostage drama that struggles with tonal consistency. While critics praised the performances of Hawke and Rapace and appreciated learning about the origin of Stockholm syndrome, many found the film too slow-paced and unsure whether it wanted to be a comedy or serious drama. The film succeeds in making the psychological phenomenon believable but fails to generate sufficient tension or laughs.
Full cast
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Ethan Hawke
Lars Nystrom
Noomi Rapace
Bianca Lind
Mark Strong
Gunnar Sorensson
Christopher Heyerdahl
Chief Mattsson
Bea Santos
Klara Mardh
Mark Rendall
Elov Eriksson
Ian Matthews
Detective Halsten Vinter
John Ralston
Detective Jakobsson
Shanti Roney
Olof Palme
Christopher Wagelin
Vincent
Thorbjørn Harr
Christopher Lind
Gustaf Hammarsten
Taxi Driver
Vladimir Jon Cubrt
Bank Manager
Nonnie Griffin
Old Lady in Bank
Anders Yates
Bank Employee
Linzee Barclay
Injured Lady Bank Customer
Michael Rinaldi
Office Photographer
Nick Stojanovic
Sniper
Shay Santaiti
Volunteer
Nora Prinzen-Klages
Bianca's Daughter
Crew
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