a-ha: The Movie

a-ha: The Movie

The story of three young boys who chose to follow the impossible dream.

Directed by Thomas Robsahm

Produced by Motlys

2021109 min6.9 / 10

A documentary about a-ha's rise to global fame and the personal tensions that came with unexpected success, balancing nostalgia and achievement with the costs of stardom.

When "Take On Me" reached nr 1 on Billboard in the US in 1985, the dream came true. Or did it? The band was not prepared for what the success could bring, including tension between the three band members.

Questions people ask

  • Is a-ha: The Movie violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is a-ha: The Movie easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does a-ha: The Movie end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is a-ha: The Movie scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is a-ha: The Movie sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

47/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity39

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise39

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like a-ha: The Movie

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as a-ha: The Movie

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like a-ha: The Movie, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like a-ha: The Movie, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like a-ha: The Movie, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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