Pippi Longstocking (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1997, Pippi Longstocking is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Clive A. Smith, running about 76 minutes. “Her name is about all you can handle.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pippi is a little girl who lives alone in her house, while her father is sailing the seas. With Pippi we meet her horse, her monkey and her two friends Tommy and Anika. Together they go on many journeys through the neighborhood.
Who’s in it. Pippi Longstocking stars Melissa Altro as Pippi Longstocking (voice), Catherine O'Hara as Mrs. Prysselius (voice), Carole Pope as Teacher (voice) and Dave Thomas as Thunder-Karlsson (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Pippi Longstocking has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pippi Longstocking (1997)?
- In US, Pippi Longstocking is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pippi Longstocking?
- Pippi Longstocking stars Melissa Altro, Catherine O'Hara, Carole Pope, Dave Thomas and Gordon Pinsent.
- When was Pippi Longstocking released?
- Pippi Longstocking was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.