---
title: "Force Majeure"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/force-majeure-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 265189
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 119
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Force Majeure (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/force-majeure-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Force Majeure is a film first released in 2014. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Motlys, Coproduction Office, Film i Väst. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Swedish family’s alpine vacation turns tense when an avalanche forces a startling test of courage."

### Why Watch
- Explores family dynamics under pressure
- Sharp observation of human behavior
- Beautiful Alpine setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- The slow pacing may challenge viewers seeking fast action
- Some may find the moral ambiguity unsettling
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s serious tone and unsettling themes make it suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, tense, introspective, social, slow-burn

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/force-majeure-2014#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ruben Östlund
- **Networks / Studios**: Motlys, Coproduction Office, Film i Väst

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Johannes Bah Kuhnke** as *Tomas*
- **Lisa Loven Kongsli** as *Ebba*
- **Clara Wettergren** as *Vera*
- **Vincent Wettergren** as *Harry*
- **Kristofer Hivju** as *Mats*
- **Fanni Metelius** as *Fanny*
- **Karin Myrenberg** as *Charlotte*
- **Brady Corbet** as *The American*
- **Johannes Moustos** as *Cleaner*
- **Jorge Lattof** as *Tomba*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is "Force Majeure"?
It is a drama that examines disaster and human behavior.

### Q: Who directed the film?
Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlund directed it.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story is set in the French Alps during a family holiday.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour 59 minutes.

### Q: What central event triggers the family’s conflict?
An avalanche occurs, prompting the characters to confront acts of cowardice.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Force Majeure — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/265189)
- [Force Majeure (2014)](https://www.archivtv.cz/vyssia-moc-2014)
- [Force majeure (1989) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/17927-force-majeure/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*