My Name is Agneta (2026)

Agneta is colorful and funny - but you wouldn’t guess it at first. At 49, with her children gone and a stagnant job at the traffic office, she feels like she’s fading into the background of her own life. While her husband finds purpose in ice baths and expensive cycling gear, Agneta longs for change. She leaves Sweden to work as an au pair in France, dreaming of a fresh start - only to discover her charge, Einar, isn’t a young Swedish boy but an eccentric elderly man. What follows is a chaotic and heartwarming adventure that pushes Agneta to ask: how do you truly live your one precious life?

Director: Johanna Runevad
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 113 min
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Production: SF Studios
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
More Films by Director: Johanna Runevad
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Name is Agneta about?
Agneta is colorful and funny - but you wouldn’t guess it at first. At 49, with her children gone and a stagnant job at the traffic office, she feels like she’s fading into the background of her own life. While her husband finds purpose in ice baths and expensive cycling gear, Agneta longs for change. She leaves Sweden to work as an au pair in France, dreaming of a fresh start - only to discover her charge, Einar, isn’t a young Swedish boy but an eccentric elderly man. What follows is a chaotic and heartwarming adventure that pushes Agneta to ask: how do you truly live your one precious life?
Who directed My Name is Agneta?
My Name is Agneta was directed by Johanna Runevad.
Who stars in My Name is Agneta?
My Name is Agneta stars Eva Melander, Claes Månsson, Jérémie Covillault, Anne-Marie Ponsot, Björn Kjellman, Matilda Ekström.
How long is My Name is Agneta?
My Name is Agneta has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
What genre is My Name is Agneta?
My Name is Agneta is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
Where was My Name is Agneta produced?
My Name is Agneta was produced in Sweden.