Pippi Longstocking (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1969, Pippi Longstocking is an adventure and family film directed by Olle Hellbom, running about 100 minutes. “The most famous children's book of the last decade - Now a motion picture!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pippi Longstocking, a super-strong redheaded little girl, moves into her father's cottage Villa Villekulla, and has adventures with her next-door neighbors Tommy and Annika in this compilation film of the classic Swedish TV series. This was followed by Pippi Goes on Board.
Who’s in it. Pippi Longstocking stars Inger Nilsson as Pippi Långstrump, Pär Sundberg as Tommy Settergren, Maria Persson as Annika Settergren and Margot Trooger as Fröken Prysselius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Pippi Longstocking has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pippi Longstocking page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pippi Longstocking 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 Pippi Longstocking (1969)?
- In US, Pippi Longstocking is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pippi Longstocking worth watching?
- Pippi Longstocking holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Pippi Longstocking?
- Pippi Longstocking stars Inger Nilsson, Pär Sundberg, Maria Persson, Margot Trooger and Hans Clarin.
- When was Pippi Longstocking released?
- Pippi Longstocking was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.