Åsa-Nisse (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1949, Åsa-Nisse is a comedy film directed by Ragnar Frisk, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. At a parish meeting Åsa-Nisse suggests that they should hire a common home help, who could give their wives some relief by staying one week at each household. The meeting assents and decides that the order of her rotation should be established by lot. The two bachelors of the village claim their right to the home help as well, arguing that they are also taxpayers. When Elsa Haglund arrives from Gothenburg she starts her first week of work at one of the two bachelors, the village shop-keeper Sjökvist. He is immediately infatuated by her and begins a flirtation. At the end of the week Elsa happens to meet the other bachelor, Eric Broo, called "the singing farmer". She falls in love with him, but doesn't know how to hook him, as he is very shy and unskilled in courting women. In the meantime Åsa-Nisse, the village rogue, carries out some of his pranks.
Who’s in it. Åsa-Nisse stars John Elfström as Åsa-Nisse, Greta Berthels as Eulalia, Bertil Boo as Eric Broo and Gösta Gustafson as Knohultarn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Åsa-Nisse has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Åsa-Nisse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Åsa-Nisse tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Åsa-Nisse (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Åsa-Nisse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Åsa-Nisse worth watching?
- Åsa-Nisse holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Åsa-Nisse?
- Åsa-Nisse stars John Elfström, Greta Berthels, Bertil Boo, Gösta Gustafson and Gustaf Lövås.
- When was Åsa-Nisse released?
- Åsa-Nisse was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.