Shanty Town (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1932, Shanty Town is a comedy film directed by Weyler Hildebrand, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. About two neighboring houses on Södermalm in Stockholm and the people living in them.
Who’s in it. Shanty Town stars Gideon Wahlberg as Johan Jansson, Dagmar Ebbesen as Hanna Jansson, Björn Berglund as Gunnar Jansson and Edvard Persson as Lasse Larsson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Shanty Town has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shanty Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shanty Town tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shanty Town (1932)?
- In GB, Shanty Town is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shanty Town worth watching?
- Shanty Town holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shanty Town?
- Shanty Town stars Gideon Wahlberg, Dagmar Ebbesen, Björn Berglund, Edvard Persson and Helga Brofeldt.
- When was Shanty Town released?
- Shanty Town was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.