Private Bom (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1948, Private Bom is a comedy film directed by Lars-Eric Kjellgren, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. The station-master Fabian Bom is a very meticulous person, and he makes sure that the trains leaves exactly - on the second. To him, nothing could be more important than duty, efficiency and punctuality, in fact, his sense of duty is clearly perverted. His beloved Plum-Plum, the major's daughter, is infatuated with army officers. To regain her attention, he joins the infantry. Bom becomes a soldier who loves the military training, long marches as well as hard labour as punishment. He meets Agnes, who falls madly in love with him. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.
Who’s in it. Private Bom stars Nils Poppe as Fabian Bom, Gunnar Björnstrand as Berglund, Julia Cæsar as Carolina Hård and Douglas Håge as Major Killman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Private Bom has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Private Bom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Private Bom tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Private Bom (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Private Bom change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Private Bom worth watching?
- Private Bom holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Private Bom?
- Private Bom stars Nils Poppe, Gunnar Björnstrand, Julia Cæsar, Douglas Håge and Inga Landgré.
- When was Private Bom released?
- Private Bom was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.