The Square

2017, Comedy, 2h 22m

216 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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The Square finds writer-director Ruben Östlund as ambitious as ever -- and delivering an unforgettably unusual work whose challenging themes pay thought-provoking dividends. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Disaster strikes when a curator hires a public relations team to build some buzz for his renowned Swedish museum.
  • Rating:
    R (Language|Brief Violence|Some Strong Sexual Content)
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Ruben Östlund
  • Producer:
    Erik Hemmendorff
  • Writer:
    Ruben Östlund
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $1.1M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Magnolia Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Claes Bang
Christian
Elisabeth Moss
Anne
Dominic West
Julian
Terry Notary
Oleg
Linda Anborg
Linda, Red Carpet
Christopher Læssø
Michael
Annica Liljeblad
Sonja
Emelie Beckius
Businesswoman
Jan Lindwall
Art Critic
Sarah Giercksky
Extra
Marina Schiptjenko
Elna
John Nordling
Account Manager
Denise Wessman
Woman at a Park Bench
Peter Diaz
Gallery Guest
Henric Wassberg
Camera Man
Lise Stephenson Engstrom
Daughter
Mikael Olsson
Artist
Lilianne Mardon
Youngest Daughter
Ruben Östlund
Director
Ruben Östlund
Screenwriter
Erik Hemmendorff
Producer
Bradley Thomas
Executive Producer
Dan Friedkin
Executive Producer
Tomas Eskilsson
Executive Producer
Agneta Perman
Executive Producer
Fredrik Wenzel
Cinematography
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Critic Reviews for The Square

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Audience Reviews for The Square

  • Jan 30, 2018
    A bit long, but an effective critique of modern art culture nonetheless.
    Alec B Super Reviewer
  • Dec 09, 2017
    Though it suffers from some pacing imperfections, the film is a smart and stylish commentary on modern society, art, and human nature.
    Matthew Samuel M Super Reviewer
  • Nov 08, 2017
    Just like with Force Majeure, Östlund creates another intelligent, funny and always gripping satire centered on characters who are forced to go through embarrassing situations, questioning also what Art really means while exposing the hypocritical animals that we are.
    Carlos M Super Reviewer
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