Melodifestivalen (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Series · ★ 6.2
Released in 1959, Melodifestivalen is a reality and family series.
What it’s about. Melodifestivalen (direct translation: The Melody Festival) is an annual music competition organised by Swedish public broadcaster Sveriges Television (SVT). The competition is a six part tour (5 heats + the final) with stops in cities across Sweden to determine the country's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest. Melodifestivalen is also known informally as "Mello", or internationally as "Melfest".
Who’s in it. Melodifestivalen stars Carina Berg as Self, Björn Gustafsson as Self, Towa Carson as Self and Roger Pontare as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Melodifestivalen 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 Melodifestivalen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Melodifestivalen tend to enjoy The Kardashians, The Simpsons, Drawn Together and Clarkson's Farm.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Melodifestivalen (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Melodifestivalen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Melodifestivalen worth watching?
- Melodifestivalen holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy reality and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Melodifestivalen?
- Melodifestivalen stars Carina Berg, Björn Gustafsson, Towa Carson, Roger Pontare and Loa Falkman.
- When was Melodifestivalen released?
- Melodifestivalen was released in 1959.