Leaps and Bounds (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2007, Leaps and Bounds is a drama film directed by Petter Næss, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. The Kurdish boys Azad and Tigris are brothers. Due to an airstrike Tigris cannot speak anymore. They are sent to an uncle in Germany, the parents plan to come soon afterwards. The boys travel through Sweden and are accompanied by another family until Sweden. They get stuck there and have to live with the family in Sweden.Azad is good at high jumping and gets the opportunity to travel to Germany for a competition. However, he has no passport. Therefore he borrows the passport of a Swedish friend, and changes his appearance to look like the picture: he puts in blue lenses and dyes his hair blonde. Tigris is smuggled into Germany in a suitcase. When he is about to be discovered by the border guard, the latter is distracted with conversation, and they can move on.In Germany Azad wins the competition and is reunited with his parents.
Who’s in it. Leaps and Bounds stars Ali Abdulsalam as Azad, Richard Jarl as Markus, Peter Stormare as Korvgubbe and Per Fritzell as Bosse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Leaps and Bounds 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 Leaps and Bounds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Leaps and Bounds tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Leaps and Bounds (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Leaps and Bounds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Leaps and Bounds worth watching?
- Leaps and Bounds holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Leaps and Bounds?
- Leaps and Bounds stars Ali Abdulsalam, Richard Jarl, Peter Stormare, Per Fritzell and Lina Welander.
- When was Leaps and Bounds released?
- Leaps and Bounds was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.