An Honest Life is a 2025 Swedish drama-thriller film directed by Mikael Marcimain and written by Linn Gottfridsson. Based on Joakim Zander's novel of the same name, the film follows a cynical law student (Simon Lööf) as he falls in love with a young radical (Nora Rios) led by an anti-establishment retired professor (Peter Andersson). An Honest Life premiered on Netflix on 31 July 2025. The film received mixed reviews; although the thematic messaging and writing received criticism, the performance of the three lead actors was praised.

Plot

In a flash-forward, Simon views expensive watches at a Danish boutique with Max. A customer nearby collapses, causing a commotion which draws away the attendant. A phone on the counter rings, and a voice tells Simon to steal the watches as his test.