Naughty Emil (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1985, Naughty Emil is a comedy and family film directed by Varis Brasla, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. One of the iconic Latvian movies. Based on Astrid Lindgren's book 'Emil of Lönneberga'. A story of a little boy, Emil, who, according to others is incredibly naughty, but actually Emil is a lot more kind hearted than all the rest. And everything he does is to help someone. But somehow it all the time turns out like a prank. His family won't agree with any pranks on themselves, so there goes Emil in his father's tool shed, where he's locked up for every prank. Includes the phrase - 'the main idea is to keep your feet warm', which has been adapted in Latvian culture, so it's already a saying.
Who’s in it. Naughty Emil stars Māris Zonnenbergs-Zombergs as Emīls, Madara Dišlere as Ida, Dace Eversa as Mate and Uldis Dumpis as Tevs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Naughty Emil sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Naughty Emil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Naughty Emil tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Naughty Emil (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Naughty Emil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Naughty Emil worth watching?
- Naughty Emil holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Naughty Emil?
- Naughty Emil stars Māris Zonnenbergs-Zombergs, Madara Dišlere, Dace Eversa, Uldis Dumpis and Diāna Zande.
- When was Naughty Emil released?
- Naughty Emil was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.