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Is Trouble based on a true story? The story behind Netflix's new Swedish film

Netflix added "Trouble" to its catalog this morning, as part of the foreign titles arriving in October. Here, check if the Swedish comic thriller starring Filip Berg is based on a true story.

Filip Berg in Trouble.
© IMDbFilip Berg in Trouble.

Trouble” is the thriller Netflix has added to its list of releases this month, alongside the Indian film “CTRL”. With a runtime of 98 minutes, the title has gained global attention, particularly for Filip Berg‘s performance.

Although the tone of this new Swedish movie, which joined the catalog on October 4, is mostly chaotic and fun, it also contains more serious moments of violence and action, offering an interesting mix of genres.

However, reviews have been mixed, with some noting that the production struggles to balance humor and high-intensity scenes, while others point out that it is entertaining despite its ups and downs.

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Is Trouble based on real events?

No! The Swedish film “Trouble” is not based on a true story, but is a remake of the 1988 action-comedy film Strul. It blends several genres and is entirely fictional, created by the writers and the director, Jon Holmberg.

The plot follows a fictional character named Conny, a clumsy salesman who gets caught up in a series of unfortunate events, including being accused of murder, escaping from prison and being estranged from his daughter.

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The team has managed to create a character that is easy to relate to, who, despite his clumsiness and bad luck, seeks redemption and to rebuild his relationship with his daughter, while also addressing themes such as struggle and justice.

The script maintains a balanced and accessible tone. It aims to create a protagonist whose bad luck and clumsiness resonate with the audience, allowing viewers to connect with him on an emotional level.

Ariadna is a multisport journalist specialized in delivering key, high-value information across competitions, including tournament formats, rules, lineups and injury updates, while also producing evergreen content. Her career in journalism began in 2021 at Indie Emergente, a digital music magazine, where she honed her skills in writing and reporting. In 2023, she expanded her expertise by contributing to Spoiler Latinoamerica, creating general culture content, before joining Spoiler US in 2024 to focus on entertainment coverage. With almost six years of experience across different media outlets, Ariadna has developed strong expertise at the intersection of sports and entertainment, covering live events such as Super Bowls, FIFA World Cup opening and closing ceremonies, Olympic Games and UEFA Champions League finals, bringing depth, accuracy and real-time insight to her reporting.

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