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Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself

2002 · 111 min Comedy Drama Romance
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

The strange comedy film of two close brothers; one, Wilbur, who wants to kill himself, and the other, Harbour, who tries to prevent this. When their father dies leaving them his bookstore they meet a woman who makes their lives a bit better yet with a bit more trouble as well.

📋 Film Details

Original Title Wilbur begår selvmord
Year 2002
Country Denmark, France, United Kingdom
Genre Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director Lone Scherfig
Runtime 111 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (102 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This film walks a delicate tightrope between dark comedy and heartfelt drama, finding genuine warmth in its portrayal of despair. The brothers' dynamic feels authentic, transforming a morbid premise into a story about connection and the small, absurd reasons to keep going.

What lingers after the final scene is a surprising sense of optimism, a reminder that hope often arrives in the most peculiar packaging. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Lone Scherfig

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With a small group of like-minded friends, open to bittersweet laughter and quiet reflection.

🎭 Cast

Jamie Sives

Jamie Sives

Wilbur

Adrian Rawlins

Adrian Rawlins

Harbour

Shirley Henderson

Shirley Henderson

Alice

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Lisa McKinlay

Mary

Mads Mikkelsen

Mads Mikkelsen

Horst

Julia Davis

Julia Davis

Moira

Susan Vidler

Susan Vidler

Sophie

Lorraine McIntosh

Lorraine McIntosh

Ruby

Gordon Brown

Gordon Brown

Wayne

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Mhairi Morrison

Claire

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