The Great Day on the Beach (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1991, The Great Day on the Beach is a comedy and family film directed by Stellan Olsson, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. It is the adult Gustav Adolf, who tells the story of the momentous day when he as a little boy with his father and mother and the whole staircase, went to the beach to enjoy the pleasures of bathing. We are in 1930s working-class neighborhood in Copenhagen. In a backyard apartment, we meet the little working-up of small Gustav Adolf (Benjamin Rothenborg Vibe) who has great respect for his father, Axel (Erik Clausen). Father has a very lively gab and is always ready to tell a story from her exciting life - often from the time he was on the big Argentine pampas.
Who’s in it. The Great Day on the Beach stars Erik Clausen as Axel, Nina Gunke as Svea, Benjamin Rothenborg Vibe as Gustav Adolf and Jesper Klein as Fortælleren, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Great Day on the Beach has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Day on the Beach page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Day on the Beach tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Day on the Beach (1991)?
- In GB, The Great Day on the Beach is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great Day on the Beach worth watching?
- The Great Day on the Beach holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Day on the Beach?
- The Great Day on the Beach stars Erik Clausen, Nina Gunke, Benjamin Rothenborg Vibe, Jesper Klein and Hans Alfredson.
- When was The Great Day on the Beach released?
- The Great Day on the Beach was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.