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A philandering cab driver, a wild party, and a morning-after surprise with his girlfriend's sister.

WIDE OPEN

He wanted a night on the town, but got a night out of his mind!

1974 · 1h 38m · R · Comedy / Drama · IMDB TMDB

A philandering cab driver decides to help his girlfriend's attractive sister, who is in trouble with drug dealers.

Quick Answer

What is Wide Open about?

Wide Open is a 1974 Swedish comedy-drama film directed by Gustav Wiklund about a cab driver whose tangled love life spirals out of control after a wild party leaves him in bed with his girlfriend and her sister.

Programmer's Pick

Christina Lindberg and Solveig Andersson keep things delightfully off-kilter, while Gustav Wiklund steers this Swedish softcore romp through a minefield of jealousy, temptation, and family-sized hangovers. If your cinematic tastes run to the risqué, Wide Open certainly lives up to its name.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Taxi driver Paul and his journalist girlfriend Marianne are already on shaky ground when Paul brings his drunken father home, creating even more tension in their relationship. Hoping to ease the strain, the couple heads to a raucous movie party, but their attempt at relaxation only leads to greater complications. The real shock comes the next morning, when Paul and Marianne wake up in bed together with Marianne’s sister, Beryl. Set in 1970s Sweden, Wide Open mixes relationship drama and sexual farce, exploring the messy entanglements and wild nights that upend ordinary lives.

Details & Specs

Director
Gustav Wiklund
Writer
Gustav Wiklund
Release
1974
Runtime
1h 38m
Country
Sweden
Language
English
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Also Known As
Vapaata parinvaihtoa ruotsalaisittain, Libre-échanges, Original title: Sängkamrater

Why Cult

Christina Lindberg in Action

Swedish cult favorite Christina Lindberg brings her signature magnetism to the wild mix of tangled relationships.

Softcore Scandinavian Scandal

Expect a generous dose of nudity and risqué setups as the film dives unapologetically into erotic entanglements.

Awkward Family Dynamics

When your girlfriend’s sister joins the party—and the bed—the morning after is never simple.

Drug Dealer Sideplot

The plot thickens with a brush with danger as Paul's girlfriend’s sister lands in trouble with drug dealers.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Wide Open released? +

Wide Open was released in 1974.

Who directed Wide Open? +

Wide Open was directed by Gustav Wiklund.

How long is Wide Open? +

Wide Open has a runtime of 98 minutes.

What genre is Wide Open? +

Wide Open is a comedy-drama.

Trailers & Clips

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