Goodnight Mr. Vagabond (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1988, Goodnight Mr. Vagabond is a family film directed by Daniel Bergman, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. The three children in this story are left at home alone one evening when their parents have to attend a funeral. They are warned to not let any strangers into the house but they forget to put the latch on the door and a rather scary vagabond turn up and lets himself in. There is an authentic air of menace about this tramp, which initially frightens the three children in the story and children in the audience find exciting, although in the end he turns out to be merely eccentric in a way that all children find irresistible.
Who’s in it. Goodnight Mr. Vagabond stars Björn Gustafson as Manfred, Lena T. Hansson as Mamma and Robert Broberg as Pappa.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Goodnight Mr. Vagabond has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Goodnight Mr. Vagabond page.
If you liked it. Fans of Goodnight Mr. Vagabond tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Goodnight Mr. Vagabond (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Goodnight Mr. Vagabond change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Goodnight Mr. Vagabond worth watching?
- Goodnight Mr. Vagabond holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Goodnight Mr. Vagabond?
- Goodnight Mr. Vagabond stars Björn Gustafson, Lena T. Hansson and Robert Broberg.
- When was Goodnight Mr. Vagabond released?
- Goodnight Mr. Vagabond was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.