That Boy Emil (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2013, That Boy Emil is a family film directed by Alicja Jaworski, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. ‘E-e-emil!’ shouts father across the small farm in Katthult, the boy is up to his old tricks and will have to be banished to the woodshed. Except that Emil doesn’t see this as punishment – on the contrary: he locks the door from inside so that he can continue undisturbed to carve another of his wooden figures, of which he has a whole collection. His little sister Ida also wants to sit inside the shed, but she’s too well-behaved. This new adaptation of Astrid Lindgren’s beloved tales from her book ‘Emil of Lönneberga’ portrays the sunny side of life in the country at the beginning of the twentieth century.
Who’s in it. That Boy Emil stars Astrid Lindgren as Storyteller (voice), Gustav Föghner as Michel (voice), Tilda Ramde as Ida (voice) and Allan Svensson as Anton (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, That Boy Emil has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch That Boy Emil page.
If you liked it. Fans of That Boy Emil tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch That Boy Emil (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for That Boy Emil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is That Boy Emil worth watching?
- That Boy Emil holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in That Boy Emil?
- That Boy Emil stars Astrid Lindgren, Gustav Föghner, Tilda Ramde, Allan Svensson and Elisabet Carlsson.
- When was That Boy Emil released?
- That Boy Emil was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.