The Olsen Gang (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1968, The Olsen Gang is a comedy, crime and family film directed by Erik Balling, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. The first of 14 Olsen Gang films presents us with Egon Olsen, head of the gang, and his friends Benny and Kjeld, who want to become the best known gang in Denmark and eventually Europe by stealing a famous Bavarian work of art currently displayed in a Copenhagen museum. Although Egon's plan works out fine, there is only trouble ahead for the little gang.
Who’s in it. The Olsen Gang stars Ove Sprogøe as Egon Olsen, Morten Grunwald as Benny Frandsen, Poul Bundgaard as Kjeld Jensen and Peter Steen as Mortensen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Olsen Gang 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 Olsen Gang page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Olsen Gang tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Olsen Gang (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Olsen Gang change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Olsen Gang worth watching?
- The Olsen Gang holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Olsen Gang?
- The Olsen Gang stars Ove Sprogøe, Morten Grunwald, Poul Bundgaard, Peter Steen and Poul Reichhardt.