Easy Money

Johan, a driven but struggling entrepreneur, gets entangled in the Stockholm underworld while trying to expand his business. He becomes involved with organized crime figures, leading to a dangerous spiral of debt, violence, and deception. As the stakes rise, Johan must navigate treacherous alliances and make impossible choices to protect himself and his loved ones.

Easy Money was a commercial success in Sweden and received generally positive reviews, praised for its gritty atmosphere, compelling performances, and suspenseful narrative. Critics highlighted its realistic portrayal of crime and the psychological depth of its characters, though some noted its bleakness.

• Praised for its intense and realistic depiction of crime.
• Joel Kinnaman's performance as the conflicted protagonist was widely lauded.
• The film effectively builds suspense and maintains a gripping narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Easy Money often commend its thrilling plot and strong acting, particularly from the lead. Many viewers found it to be a well-made crime drama that effectively captures the dark side of ambition.

Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2011 Guldbagge Awards (Sweden's national film awards).

The film is based on the bestselling 2006 novel of the same name by Jens Lapidus, which was the first in a trilogy about the Stockholm criminal underworld.