Director
Ruben Ostlund
- Born: 13 April 1974, Göteborg, Sweden
- Estimated net worth: $10 million
Ruben Östlund is a Swedish filmmaker and director known for his unique storytelling style and exploration of human behavior. His most recognized films include 'Force Majeure' and 'The Square', both of which received critical acclaim. Östlund's work often…
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About Ruben Ostlund
Ruben Östlund is a Swedish filmmaker and director known for his unique storytelling style and exploration of human behavior. His most recognized films include 'Force Majeure' and 'The Square', both of which received critical acclaim. Östlund's work often blends dark humor with poignant social commentary, establishing him as a distinctive voice in contemporary cinema.
- Born
- 13 April 1974, Göteborg, Sweden
- Known for
- Directing
- Height
- 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
- Children
- 1, name not publicly known
- Parents
- Ulf Östlund, Birgitta Östlund
- Estimated net worth
- $10 million
Fun facts about Ruben Ostlund
- Ruben Östlund initially studied fine arts before transitioning to film, which influenced his visual storytelling.
- His film 'Force Majeure' was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards.
Famous Ruben Ostlund quotes
“Life is a game of poker.”
“We have to be aware of our own hypocrisy.”
“Art is a way of making people think.”
Ruben Ostlund filmography
Cast (17)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Vittorio De Sica: Staging Life Movie | Self | |
| 2025 | Ritratti di cinema Movie | Self | |
| 2025 | Being Bo Widerberg Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2025 | The Legend of the Palme d’Or Continues Movie | Self | |
| 2024 | Iris Berben - Ein persönliches Porträt Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2023 | Room 999 Movie | Self | 5.8 |
| 2022 | Code Haneke Movie | Self | 7.2 |
| 2021 | Carina Bergfeldt TV | Self - Guest | 7.7 |
| 2020 | Il était une fois... « The Square » Movie | Self | 7.2 |
| 2018 | Searching for Ingmar Bergman Movie | Self - Filmmaker | 5.9 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Babel TV | Unknown character | 9.5 |
| 2012 | Min sanning TV | Self | 10.0 |
| 2012 | Room 1112 Movie | Unknown character | 6.9 |
| 2009 | Skavlan TV | Self - Guest | 5.0 |
| 2008 | An Extraordinary Study in Human Degradation Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 2005 | Le Cercle TV | Self | |
| TBA | Ruben Movie | Self |
Crew (65)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Redoubt Movie | Producer · Production | 4.0 |
| 2025 | Death of a Fantastic Machine Movie | Production Consultant · Production | 7.0 |
| 2024 | Life and Other Problems Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 8.0 |
| 2023 | And the King Said, What a Fantastic Machine Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.4 |
| 2023 | Beau Is Afraid Movie | Thanks · Crew | 6.7 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Triangle of Sadness Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| 2022 | Triangle of Sadness Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 2022 | Triangle of Sadness Movie | Editor · Editing | 7.0 |
| 2022 | Snow thérapie Movie | Original Film Writer · Writing | 6.5 |
| 2022 | Marks Movie | Thanks · Crew | |
| 2020 | Downhill Movie | Original Film Writer · Writing | 5.2 |
| 2020 | Downhill Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.2 |
| 2017 | The Square Movie | Director · Directing | 6.7 |
| 2017 | The Square Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.7 |
| 2017 | The Square Movie | Editor · Editing | 6.7 |
| 2016 | Fight on a Swedish Beach!! Movie | Creative Director · Art | 5.8 |
| 2016 | Ruben Östlund Attack on NATO Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2016 | Ten Meter Tower Movie | Art Department Production Assistant · Production | 7.0 |
| 2014 | Force Majeure Movie | Editor · Editing | 6.8 |
| 2014 | Force Majeure Movie | Director · Directing | 6.8 |
| 2014 | Force Majeure Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.8 |
| 2011 | Twin Brothers: 53 Scenes in Chronological Order Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 4.1 |
| 2011 | Play Movie | Editor · Editing | 6.8 |
| 2011 | Play Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.8 |
| 2011 | Play Movie | Director · Directing | 6.8 |
| 2010 | Incident by a Bank Movie | Director · Directing | 6.6 |
| 2010 | Incident by a Bank Movie | Editor · Editing | 6.6 |
| 2010 | Incident by a Bank Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.6 |
| 2009 | Greetings from the Woods Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.0 |
| 2008 | Involuntary Movie | Director · Directing | 6.4 |
| 2008 | Involuntary Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.4 |
| 2008 | Involuntary Movie | Editor · Editing | 6.4 |
| 2008 | An Extraordinary Study in Human Degradation Movie | Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2008 | An Extraordinary Study in Human Degradation Movie | Director of Photography · Camera | 7.0 |
| 2006 | Nattbad Movie | Director · Directing | 4.0 |
| 2006 | Weekend Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2006 | Weekend Movie | Editor · Editing | 7.0 |
| 2005 | Autobiographical Scene Number 6882 Movie | Director of Photography · Camera | 6.2 |
| 2005 | Autobiographical Scene Number 6882 Movie | Director · Directing | 6.2 |
| 2005 | Autobiographical Scene Number 6882 Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.2 |
| 2005 | Autobiographical Scene Number 6882 Movie | Editor · Editing | 6.2 |
| 2004 | The Guitar Mongoloid Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.5 |
| 2004 | The Guitar Mongoloid Movie | Director · Directing | 5.5 |
| 2004 | Den ljusnande framtid är vår Movie | Producer · Production | |
| 2003 | Irmelin Movie | Director of Photography · Camera | |
| 2002 | Mustasch: Down in Black Movie | Director · Directing | 4.0 |
| 2002 | Kalle och bollhavet Movie | Editor · Editing | |
| 2002 | Family Again Movie | Director of Photography · Camera | 2.0 |
| 2002 | Family Again Movie | Editor · Editing | 2.0 |
| 2002 | Family Again Movie | Director · Directing | 2.0 |
| 2001 | Let the Others Deal With Love Movie | Editor · Editing | 7.1 |
| 2001 | Let the Others Deal With Love Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.1 |
| 2001 | Let the Others Deal With Love Movie | Director · Directing | 7.1 |
| 2001 | Let the Others Deal With Love Movie | Cinematography · Crew | 7.1 |
| 2001 | Scen nr 6345 ur mitt liv Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| 2001 | Scen nr 6345 ur mitt liv Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1998 | Free Radicals II Movie | Director of Photography · Camera | |
| 1998 | Free Radicals II Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1997 | Free Radicals Movie | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 1997 | Free Radicals Movie | Camera Operator · Camera | 6.0 |
| TBA | The Entertainment System Is Down Movie | Director · Directing | |
| TBA | The Entertainment System Is Down Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| TBA | The Entertainment System Is Down Movie | Producer · Production | |
| TBA | Toast Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| TBA | Toast Movie | Director · Directing |
Latest releases
- Vittorio De Sica: Staging Life2026
- Ritratti di cinema2025
- Being Bo Widerberg2025 / TMDB 8.0
- The Legend of the Palme d’Or Continues2025
- Iris Berben - Ein persönliches Porträt2024
- Room 9992023 / TMDB 5.8
Questions about Ruben Ostlund
What are some of Ruben Östlund's career highlights?
Ruben Östlund's career highlights include winning the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for 'Triangle of Sadness' in 2022 and receiving international acclaim for 'Force Majeure' and 'The Square'.
Has Ruben Östlund won any major awards?
Yes, Ruben Östlund has won several prestigious awards, including the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for 'The Square' in 2017 and for 'Triangle of Sadness' in 2022.
What was Ruben Östlund's first film?
Ruben Östlund's first feature film was 'Gitarrmongot', released in 2004. The film laid the groundwork for his distinctive style and thematic focus.
Which films are considered Ruben Östlund's most successful?
Ruben Östlund's most successful films include 'Force Majeure', 'The Square', and 'Triangle of Sadness', all of which received critical acclaim and international recognition.
What is known about Ruben Östlund's personal life?
Ruben Östlund keeps his personal life relatively private. He has one child and is known to be passionate about exploring human behavior through his films.
What is Ruben Östlund's estimated net worth?
Ruben Östlund's estimated net worth is around $10 million, largely attributed to his successful career as a director and screenwriter.
What are some milestones in Ruben Östlund's filmography?
Milestones in Ruben Östlund's filmography include his films 'Force Majeure', 'The Square', and 'Triangle of Sadness', each contributing to his reputation as a leading contemporary filmmaker.
What themes are prevalent in Östlund's films?
Ruben Östlund's films often explore themes of morality, social dynamics, and human behavior, frequently using dark humor and satirical elements to provoke thought and discussion.