Höjdhoppar'n (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1981, Höjdhoppar'n is a comedy film directed by Lars Molin, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. 35-year old Erik Engman, aka Pinnen, is the local fool. He picks up garbage and eats at the old people's home. One day he is asked to try the high-jump at the sport's field. He becomes fascinated and starts to train every day. Being fool-hardy, it doesn't take long before he is one of the best in the country and is asked to compete at the Stockholm Stadion.
Who’s in it. Höjdhoppar'n stars Asko Sarkola as Erik 'Pinnen' Engman, Tomas Norström as Rickard, Staffan Hallerstam as Kenneth and Börje Ahlstedt as Börje, Wrestler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Höjdhoppar'n has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Höjdhoppar'n page.
If you liked it. Fans of Höjdhoppar'n tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Höjdhoppar'n (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Höjdhoppar'n change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Höjdhoppar'n worth watching?
- Höjdhoppar'n holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Höjdhoppar'n?
- Höjdhoppar'n stars Asko Sarkola, Tomas Norström, Staffan Hallerstam, Börje Ahlstedt and Carl Billquist.