I'll Take Sweden (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1965, I'll Take Sweden is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Frederick de Cordova, running about 97 minutes. “If Blondes have more fun...then Sweden's got to be the funniest place on earth!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bob Holcomb will do anything to stop his daughter JoJo from tying the knot with her lazy boyfriend, even move her all the way to Sweden! But once they're "safely" out of the country, JoJo falls for a sly Swedish playboy.
Who’s in it. I'll Take Sweden stars Bob Hope as Bob Holcomb, Tuesday Weld as JoJo Holcomb, Frankie Avalon as Kenny Klinger and Dina Merrill as Karin Granstedt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, I'll Take Sweden has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I'll Take Sweden page.
If you liked it. Fans of I'll Take Sweden tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I'll Take Sweden (1965)?
- In US, I'll Take Sweden is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I'll Take Sweden worth watching?
- I'll Take Sweden holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I'll Take Sweden?
- I'll Take Sweden stars Bob Hope, Tuesday Weld, Frankie Avalon, Dina Merrill and Jeremy Slate.
- When was I'll Take Sweden released?
- I'll Take Sweden was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.