The Julekalender (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Series · ★ 7.8
Released in 1994, The Julekalender is a comedy and family series.
What it’s about. The Julekalender is a Norwegian Christmas season television series produced by and starring Travellin' Strawberrys in collaboration with Saks Film and Entertainment and TV 2, 1994. Around 400,000 viewers followed the series in December 1994, and it has since been broadcast anew in 1996, 2003, 2008 and 2012. It was based on the Danish series The Julekalender from 1991, which also inspired a Finnish version in 1997. The original concept and script of the series, as well as its numerous songs came from the Danish trio of De Nattergale. The characters spoke Norwenglish, a pidgin of English and Norwegian. The series consisted of 24 episodes, and its production crew came from Trondheim, Norway.
Who’s in it. The Julekalender stars Arve Opsahl as Good Old Gammel Nok, Tore Johansen as Gjertrud Sand / Hansi, Erling Mylius as Benny Jensen / Fritz and Ivar Gafseth as Olaf Sand / Gynter.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Julekalender has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Julekalender page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Julekalender tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Julekalender (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Julekalender change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Julekalender worth watching?
- The Julekalender holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Julekalender?
- The Julekalender stars Arve Opsahl, Tore Johansen, Erling Mylius and Ivar Gafseth.
- When was The Julekalender released?
- The Julekalender was released in 1994.