Evil (2003)
Kernel Score: 81% · 386 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama
Released: 2003-09-16
Runtime: 113 minutes
Where to watch Evil
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video
- Buy: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Stockholm, in the 1950s. Erik is expelled from the local school for getting into one brawl too many. To protect Erik from his violent stepfather’s reaction to his expulsion, Erik's mother arranges for Erik to spend a year at Stjärnsberg Boarding School, the only school willing to accept him. This is Erik's last chance to graduate to Upper School and he promises his mother, for his and her sake, to do all he can to stay out of trouble.
Evil parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Evil (2003) is an unrated drama depicting bullying, domestic abuse, and corporal punishment at a Swedish boarding school in the 1950s.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — The film contains scenes of bullying, corporal punishment, spanking, and domestic abuse by an abusive stepfather, as indicated by the keywords.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Mikael Håfström
Cast
- Andreas Wilson as Erik Ponti
- Henrik Lundström as Pierre Tanguy
- Gustaf Skarsgård as Otto Silverhielm
- Linda Zilliacus as Marja
- Jesper Salén as Dahlén
- Mats Bergman as Melander
- Johan Rabaeus as Eriks styvfar
- Marie Richardson as Fru Ponti, Eriks mor
- Lennart Hjulström as Rektor Lindblad
- Björn Granath as Rektor
Evil FAQ
Is Evil good?
Evil has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 386 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Evil?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video.
Is Evil OK for kids?
Evil is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Evil (2003) is an unrated drama depicting bullying, domestic abuse, and corporal punishment at a Swedish boarding school in the 1950s.
What movies are like Evil?
If you liked Evil, try Wonder, Boyhood, A Little Princess and This Boy's Life.