Kamilla and the Thief (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1988, Kamilla and the Thief is a drama and family film directed by Grete Salomonsen, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Kamilla and the Thief (Kamilla og Tyven) is a Norwegian family movie from 1988 directed by Grete Salomonsen and produced by her husband Odd Hynnekleiv. The movie is an adaption from a Norwegian children's novel by Kari Vinje, and is the first feature film of renowned Norwegian actor Dennis Storhøi and also stars '80s pop idol Morten Harket in a minor role. Kamilla and the Thief was a huge success in Norway, selling half a million tickets (in a country of 4.5 million people). It was so popular that a sequel was made, Kamilla and the Thief II, which was released the year after. In 2005 both movies were digitally restored and released on DVD.
Who’s in it. Kamilla and the Thief stars Veronika Flaat as Kamilla Pytten, Dennis Storhøi as Sebastian Kåk, Agnete G. Haaland as Sofie Pytten and Morten Harket as Christoffer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Kamilla and the Thief has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kamilla and the Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kamilla and the Thief tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kamilla and the Thief (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kamilla and the Thief change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kamilla and the Thief worth watching?
- Kamilla and the Thief holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kamilla and the Thief?
- Kamilla and the Thief stars Veronika Flaat, Dennis Storhøi, Agnete G. Haaland, Morten Harket and Turid Balke.
- When was Kamilla and the Thief released?
- Kamilla and the Thief was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.