The Brothers Lionheart (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1977, The Brothers Lionheart is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Olle Hellbom, running about 102 minutes. “From our world. To the world of the tales and the camp fires.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 9-year old Karl Lejon, 'Skorpan' is suffering from tuberculosis and knows that he will die soon. But his older brother Jonathan tries to comfort him by promising that they one day will meet in Nangijala, a magic country beyond the stars. Jonathan dies soon after in a house fire and Skorpan also passes away not long after. They meet in Nangijala, a country divided into the Cherry Blossom Valley and the Briar-Bush Valley. The people in the later are oppressed by the black knight Tengil and his dragon Katla. The two brothers, who now call themselves Jonathan and Karl Lion Heart, decide to help the freedom fighters against the oppression.
Who’s in it. The Brothers Lionheart stars Staffan Götestam as Jonatan, Lars Söderdahl as Skorpan, Allan Edwall as Mattias and Gunn Wållgren as Sofia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Brothers Lionheart 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 The Brothers Lionheart page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brothers Lionheart tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brothers Lionheart (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Brothers Lionheart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Brothers Lionheart worth watching?
- The Brothers Lionheart holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Brothers Lionheart?
- The Brothers Lionheart stars Staffan Götestam, Lars Söderdahl, Allan Edwall, Gunn Wållgren and Folke Hjort.
- When was The Brothers Lionheart released?
- The Brothers Lionheart was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.