Swedish Film The Storm Hits Netflix With 'Bonkers' Early Reviews
The Storm, written and directed by Josephine Bornebusch, stars Gustaf Skarsgård and Aliette Opheim in a thriller set at a struggling Swedish bed and breakfast.
The Swedish-language film The Storm was released on Netflix on October 15, 2026, according to movieweb.com. Early reviews have described it as "bonkers" and an "epic cinematic meltdown" with erratic but watchable storytelling.
The Storm is written and directed by Josephine Bornebusch, who also stars in the film. Gustaf Skarsgård and Aliette Opheim lead the cast as Filip and Caroline, a married couple who own a struggling bed and breakfast in northern Sweden. The cast also includes Filip Berg, Josephine Bornebusch, Jonas Karlsson, Johan Rheborg, Christopher Wagelin, and Sara Shirpey.
In the film, the couple invites wealthy former college friends to celebrate Filip's birthday in hopes they will invest in the property, but a storm traps the group inside. The Storm has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes.
Bornebusch is known for Love Me (2019), Orca (2020) and Baby Reindeer (2024).
Quick answers
When did The Storm come out on Netflix?
The Storm was released on Netflix on October 15, 2026.
Who stars in The Storm?
Gustaf Skarsgård and Aliette Opheim star as Filip and Caroline, alongside Filip Berg, Josephine Bornebusch, Jonas Karlsson, Johan Rheborg, Christopher Wagelin, and Sara Shirpey.
How long is The Storm?
The Storm has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes.