---
title: "Midsommar"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/midsommar-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 530385
imdb_id: "tt8772262"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 147
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 8197
content_rating: "R"
---

# Midsommar (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/midsommar-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Midsommar is a 2019 folk horror film written and directed by Ari Aster. The film stars Florence Pugh and Jack Reynor as an American couple who travel to rural Sweden. A group of friends, including the couple, visit a remote hometown to study a summer festival that is held every ninety years. The film features a cast including William Jackson Harper, Vilhelm Blomgren, Ellora Torchia, Archie Madekwe, and Will Poulter. Midsommar is a co-production and had a theatrical release. The movie follows the group as they participate in the mysterious inhabitants' festive activities, which gradually turns into a dark nightmare. Ari Aster's film received attention for its haunting and disturbing portrayal of a pagan festival in Sweden. The film's plot and themes have been subject to analysis and explanation, with many exploring its symbolism and Easter eggs.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Friends attend a Swedish summer festival that turns sinister."

### Why Watch
- Unique daylight horror setting
- Strong visual storytelling
- Unpredictable plot twists

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing may feel slow
- Disturbing imagery
- Tone & Suitability: Contains disturbing ritual imagery and mature themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: unsettling, slow-burn, folk horror, psychological, atmospheric

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ari Aster
- **Networks / Studios**: B-Reel Films, Square Peg

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Florence Pugh** as *Dani*
- **Jack Reynor** as *Christian*
- **William Jackson Harper** as *Josh*
- **Will Poulter** as *Mark*
- **Vilhelm Blomgren** as *Pelle*
- **Isabelle Grill** as *Maja*
- **Gunnel Fred** as *Siv*
- **Ellora Torchia** as *Connie*
- **Archie Madekwe** as *Simon*
- **Henrik Norlén** as *Ulf*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is it scary?
Yes, it builds psychological tension and has disturbing scenes.

### Q: Is it based on a book?
No, it's an original screenplay.

### Q: Where does it take place?
In rural Sweden during a summer festival.

### Q: Is it gory?
It has some graphic scenes but focuses more on psychological horror.

### Q: Is it a cult film?
It involves a remote community with unsettling traditions.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Midsommar - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsommar)
- [Midsommar (2019) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8772262)
- [Midsommar Explained: Symbolism, Themes, and Easter Eggs](https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/midsommar-ending-explained/)
- [Midsommar | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/midsommar)
- [Midsommar | Film, Plot, Reception, & Facts | Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Midsommar-film)
- [Midsommar (film, 2019) - Wikipedia](https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsommar_%28film%2C_2019%29)

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