Karlsson on the Roof(1974)
Världens bästa Karlsson
Karlsson on the Roof Synopsis
Svante is a young boy who lives with his family in a Stockholm apartment. One day he meets Karlsson, a chubby little man in the prime of his life, who can fly using a propeller on his back and who lives in his little house on the roof.
Karlsson on the Roof (1974) is a family film directed by Olle Hellbom, released on December 2, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Lars Söderdahl, Mats Wikström, Catrin Westerlund and Stig Ossian Ericson. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Olle Hellbom
- Writers:
- Astrid Lindgren, Astrid Lindgren
- Producers:
- Olle Nordemar
- Cinematographer:
- Lasse Björne
- Composer:
- Georg Riedel
- Production:
- SF Studios
- Revenue:
- $606,162
- Status:
- Released
Karlsson on the Roof (1974) Trailer
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Karlsson on the Roof Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lars Söderdahl
as Svante Svantesson, kallas Lillebror
Mats Wikström
as Karlsson
Catrin Westerlund
as Mother
Stig Ossian Ericson
as Father
- Staffan Hallerstam
Staffan Hallerstam
as Bosse
- Britt-Marie Näsholm
Britt-Marie Näsholm
as Bettan
Nils Lagergren
as Krister
- Maria Selander
Maria Selander
as Gunilla
- Pär Kjellin
Pär Kjellin
as Pelle
Janne 'Loffe' Carlsson
as Fille
- Gösta Wälivaara
Gösta Wälivaara
as Rulle
Catti Edfeldt
as Woman with flowers
Key crew
Directed by Olle Hellbom, written by Astrid Lindgren and Astrid Lindgren, produced by Olle Nordemar.
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Karlsson on the Roof Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 40 ratings.
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Karlsson on the Roof – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Karlsson on the Roof online?
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Karlsson on the Roof (1974) is available to stream on TV 2 and Allente, and to rent or buy from Viaplay, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, SF Anytime and Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Karlsson on the Roof?
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The main cast of Karlsson on the Roof (1974) includes Lars Söderdahl, Mats Wikström, Catrin Westerlund, Stig Ossian Ericson and Staffan Hallerstam. The film was directed by Olle Hellbom. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Karlsson on the Roof released?
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Karlsson on the Roof was released on December 2, 1974 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Karlsson on the Roof worth watching?
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Karlsson on the Roof (1974) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Karlsson on the Roof?
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Yes. The official Karlsson on the Roof trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.