Songs from the Second Floor (2000)
Kernel Score: 79% · 309 ratings
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2000-10-06
Runtime: 99 minutes
Where to watch Songs from the Second Floor
- Stream: The Criterion Channel
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A monumental traffic jam serves as the backdrop for the lives of the inhabitants of a Swedish city.
Songs from the Second Floor parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this surreal Swedish drama-comedy explores themes of insanity and apocalypse through absurdist vignettes.
- Violence & scariness: A little — No direct violence depicted; unsettling tone comes from surreal apocalyptic and insanity themes.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Lars Nordh as Kalle
- Stefan Larsson as Stefan
- Bengt C.W. Carlsson as Lennart
- Torbjörn Fahlström as Pelle Wigert
- Sten Andersson as Lasse
- Rolando Núñez as The foreigner
- Lucio Vucina as The magician
- Per Jörnelius as The sawed man
- Peter Roth as Tomas
- Klas-Gösta Olsson as The speechwriter
Songs from the Second Floor FAQ
Is Songs from the Second Floor good?
Songs from the Second Floor has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 309 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Songs from the Second Floor?
In the US you can stream Songs from the Second Floor on The Criterion Channel.
Is Songs from the Second Floor OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this surreal Swedish drama-comedy explores themes of insanity and apocalypse through absurdist vignettes.
What movies are like Songs from the Second Floor?
If you liked Songs from the Second Floor, try Deconstructing Harry, Code 3, Blindspotting and The King of Staten Island.