Hodja from Pjort (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1985, Hodja from Pjort is an adventure and family film directed by Brita Wielopolska, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Inspired by tales from "Arabian Nights", with many a touch of magic, but primarily based on a book by Denmark's Ole Lund Kirkegaard, a master of the baroque stories for children, this adventurer takes the boy Hodja on a flying carpet outing. The boy wants to see the world and asks his girl-friend Emerald along. But an evil Sultan has his own designs on the carpet. Shot on Turkish locations with an extensive use of special effects.
Who’s in it. Hodja from Pjort stars David Bertelsen as Hodja, Zuhal Ödemir as Smaragd, Lars Junggren as The Rat and Holger Boland as El Faza, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Hodja from Pjort has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hodja from Pjort page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hodja from Pjort tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hodja from Pjort (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hodja from Pjort change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hodja from Pjort worth watching?
- Hodja from Pjort holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hodja from Pjort?
- Hodja from Pjort stars David Bertelsen, Zuhal Ödemir, Lars Junggren, Holger Boland and Astrid Henning-Jensen.
- When was Hodja from Pjort released?
- Hodja from Pjort was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.