Pappa Bom (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1949, Pappa Bom is a comedy film directed by Lars-Eric Kjellgren, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Fabian Bom, auctionist in a small town, one day finds a baby boy in a small crib that is for sale at an auction. He places the boy at an orphanage but returns the next day since he realizes that he misses the boy. Since a single man is not permitted to adopt a baby he arranges a marriage with a young woman, who really is the baby's mother. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.
Who’s in it. Pappa Bom stars Nils Poppe as Fabian Bom, Else-Merete Heiberg as Lena Brodin, Gunnar Björnstrand as Fritjoff Krafft and Sif Ruud as Adela Pettersson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Pappa 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 Pappa Bom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pappa Bom tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pappa Bom (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pappa Bom change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pappa Bom worth watching?
- Pappa Bom holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pappa Bom?
- Pappa Bom stars Nils Poppe, Else-Merete Heiberg, Gunnar Björnstrand, Sif Ruud and Julia Cæsar.
- When was Pappa Bom released?
- Pappa Bom was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.