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The Square

2017·Movie·R·151 min·★ 6.7(1,810)

A prestigious Stockholm museum's chief art curator finds himself in times of both professional and personal crisis as he attempts to set up a controversial new exhibit.

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Where to watch The Square in United States

Can I watch The Square in United States? Yes — you can stream The Square in United States on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Click a service to open The Square there. Availability last verified on November 10, 2026.

Where is The Square streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, KanopyAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomCurzon Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
Canada—FlixFling
Australia—Apple TV Store, YouTube
GermanyJoyn Plus, filmingo, ProSieben Fun Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
FranceDisney PlusApple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube
SpainFilmin, JustWatch TV Plus, HBO Max, MUBIApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
BrazilArte Amazon Channel—
JapanHulu, U-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD
South Koreawavve, TVINGwavve

About The Square

The Square is a 2017 Swedish-language drama film directed by Ruben Östlund. The cast is led by Claes Bang, Elisabeth Moss, Dominic West. It has a runtime of 2h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 1800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel.

The Square was produced by Plattform Produktion, ARTE France Cinéma, and Coproduction Office and made in Denmark and France. It was released on August 25, 2017, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $9 million worldwide.

Director
Ruben Östlund
Writers
Ruben Östlund
Release date
August 25, 2017
Original language
Swedish
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Denmark, France
Box office
$9 million
Production
Plattform Produktion, ARTE France Cinéma, Coproduction Office
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The Square cast & crew

The Square was directed by Ruben Östlund and written by Ruben Östlund.

The cast features Claes Bang as Christian, Elisabeth Moss as Anne, Dominic West as Julian, Terry Notary as Oleg, Christopher Læssø as Michael, and Lise Stephenson Engström as Daughter.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Fredrik Wenzel and it was produced by Dan Friedkin and Erik Hemmendorff.

Is The Square worth watching?

The Square holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 1,810 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 31m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy drama, The Square is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Square

In United States, you can stream The Square on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of The Square

Claes Bang

Claes Bang

Christian

Elisabeth Moss

Elisabeth Moss

Anne

Dominic West

Dominic West

Julian

Terry Notary

Terry Notary

Oleg

Christopher Læssø

Christopher Læssø

Michael

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Lise Stephenson Engström

Daughter

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Lilianne Mardon

Daughter

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Marina Schiptjenko

Elna

Annica Liljeblad

Annica Liljeblad

Sonja

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Elijandro Edouard

Boy with Letter

Daniel Hallberg

Daniel Hallberg

Dark-Haired Advertising Agent

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Martin Sööder

Blond Advertising Agent

The Square — FAQs

▸Where can I watch The Square in United States?

The Square is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Kanopy in United States.

▸Is The Square on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Square is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

▸What language is The Square in?

The Square is originally in Swedish, with audio tracks including Danish, English, Swedish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is The Square?

The Square runs 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).

▸What is The Square rated?

The Square is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 1,810 ratings.

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