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Lazy Lena (1947): cast, story & where to watch

1947 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 1947, Lazy Lena is a comedy film directed by Lennart Wallén, running about 82 minutes.

What it’s about. Mattsson is a fisherman and widower in the Stockholm archipelago. He has two adult daughters that help run the household, Magda and Lena. Lena prefers to shirk her duties and read romance novels. She is being courted by the neighbour boy Per who covers for her whenever he can.

Who’s in it. Lazy Lena stars John Elfström as Per Österberg, Rut Holm as Lena Mattsson, Gudrun Brost as Dagmar Liljekvist and Olof Bergström as Karl-Henrik Norman, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Lazy Lena sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lazy Lena page.

If you liked it. Fans of Lazy Lena tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Lazy Lena (1947)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lazy Lena change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Lazy Lena worth watching?
Lazy Lena holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Lazy Lena?
Lazy Lena stars John Elfström, Rut Holm, Gudrun Brost, Olof Bergström and Josua Bengtson.
When was Lazy Lena released?
Lazy Lena was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.