Åke and His World (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1984, Åke and His World is a drama film directed by Allan Edwall, running about 99 minutes. “A tender and lively depiction of childhood which touches us all.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Åke and his world is a long, lyrical study of a Swedish country doctor of the 1930s. Åke is the doctor's six-year-old son, from whose point of view the film is told. His best friend is Kalle Nubb. Åke is very frightened of the janitor Bergström as well as the lunatic Anne-Marie.
Who’s in it. Åke and His World stars Martin Lindström as Åke, Loa Falkman as Åke's father, Gunnel Fred as Åke's mother and Katja Blomquist as Åke's sister Aja, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Åke and His World 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 Åke and His World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Åke and His World tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Åke and His World (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Åke and His World change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Åke and His World worth watching?
- Åke and His World holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Åke and His World?
- Åke and His World stars Martin Lindström, Loa Falkman, Gunnel Fred, Katja Blomquist and Ulla Sjöblom.
- When was Åke and His World released?
- Åke and His World was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.