The Brig Three Lilies (1961): cast, story & where to watch

1961 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 1961, The Brig Three Lilies is an adventure and family film directed by Hans Abramson, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. On the coast of Sweden in 1888, a 12-year-old orphan finds adventure and new hope that his missing father survived a shipwreck years before.

Who’s in it. The Brig Three Lilies stars Eddie Axberg as Mickel Mickelsson, Sigge Fürst as Pat O'Brien / Far Mickelsson, Naima Wifstrand as Farmor Tuvesson and Allan Edwall as Simon Toking, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Brig Three Lilies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 Brig Three Lilies page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Brig Three Lilies tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Brig Three Lilies (1961)?
In GB, The Brig Three Lilies 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 Brig Three Lilies worth watching?
The Brig Three Lilies holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Brig Three Lilies?
The Brig Three Lilies stars Eddie Axberg, Sigge Fürst, Naima Wifstrand, Allan Edwall and Kolbjörn Knudsen.
When was The Brig Three Lilies released?
The Brig Three Lilies was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.