The Swedish Connection

1h 42m · 2026 · Directed by Thérèse Ahlbeck · 3.4 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Swedish Connection (2026) runs 1h 42m, directed by Thérèse Ahlbeck. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Swedish Foreign Ministry bureaucrat Gösta Engzell, overlooked during WWII, rescued thousands while turning supposedly neutral Sweden into a moral force. His efforts challenged the status quo and left a lasting humanitarian legacy.

Genres: Drama, History, War

Where to watch: Netflix (US, checked 9 July 2026)