Everybody Hates Johan

This Norwegian comedy follows Johan, a loner who is shunned by his local village due to his interest in explosives. The story centers on his struggle to find acceptance within his community and his lifelong, unrequited love for a neighboring girl. In his youth, Johan caused an accidental explosion involving her, an event that contributed to his status as an outsider.

The film was directed by Hallvar Witzø, marking the first of two directed works listed in his career, followed by The Wrong Track in 2025. The screenplay was written by Erlend Loe and produced by Elisabeth Kvithyll. Pål Sverre Hagen stars as Johan, appearing alongside Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Ine Jansen, Paul-Ottar Haga, John Brungot, and Trond-Ove Skrødal. The production involved a credited cast of 22 actors and was funded by Nordisk Film Norway and Film in Norway with a budget of 3 million USD.

Audience reception is mixed across different platforms. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 6.8/10 based on 2,400 votes, while it has a lower score of 5.9/10 on TMDB from 42 votes.