Playing Truant (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1949, Playing Truant is a comedy film directed by Schamyl Bauman, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. High school student Margareta fall head over heels in love with a young doctor and announce her engagement to him to her parents. She quits school and move in with him in a large house. However, the life of a housewife soon becomes tedious. Her husband does not want her to study but secretly she enrolls in a high school again to be able to graduate. Her husband suspects funny business when she is spotted with her private tutor.
Who’s in it. Playing Truant stars Sickan Carlsson as Margareta Karlsson, Gunnar Björnstrand as Bertil Kronberg, Olof Winnerstrand as Paulus Blomvall and Viveca Serlachius as Gertrud 'Truttan' Karlberg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Playing Truant has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Playing Truant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Playing Truant tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Playing Truant (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Playing Truant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Playing Truant worth watching?
- Playing Truant holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Playing Truant?
- Playing Truant stars Sickan Carlsson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Olof Winnerstrand, Viveca Serlachius and Dagmar Ebbesen.
- When was Playing Truant released?
- Playing Truant was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.