Pippi Goes on Board (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1969, Pippi Goes on Board is a family film directed by Olle Hellbom, running about 83 minutes. “Pippi Longstocking's third great adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This is the film version which is a compilation of the 1969 TV Series shown in 13 parts. It is therefore technically the "first" Pippi Långstrump film, although it wasn't released as a film until 1973. Pippi lives alone in Villekulla because her mother is an angel in heaven and her father is a king in the Southern Seas. Brother & sister Tommy and Annika become her friends and the 13 episodes detail their adventures together. Pippi Goes on Board is the USA title, with the original title being "Here Comes Pippi Longstocking!" (Här kommer Pippi Långstrump).
Who’s in it. Pippi Goes on Board stars Inger Nilsson as Pippi Langstrumpf, 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 6.5/10, Pippi Goes on Board 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 Goes on Board page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pippi Goes on Board tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pippi Goes on Board (1969)?
- In US, Pippi Goes on Board is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pippi Goes on Board worth watching?
- Pippi Goes on Board holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pippi Goes on Board?
- Pippi Goes on Board stars Inger Nilsson, Pär Sundberg, Maria Persson, Margot Trooger and Hans Clarin.
- When was Pippi Goes on Board released?
- Pippi Goes on Board was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.