The Slingshot (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1993, The Slingshot is a drama film directed by Åke Sandgren, running about 102 minutes. “If growing up were easy, everybody would do it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Stockholm in the 1920s. Young Roland lives with his socialist father, Jewish mother and a boxing brother. His mother sells condoms illegally, and from them, Roland makes slingshots which he sells. His rebellious ways has gotten him the special attention of his school teacher, who always makes sure that Roland is punished. Roland also tries to make extra money by repairing bicycles, a successful business that in the end lands him in hot water.
Who’s in it. The Slingshot stars Stellan Skarsgård as Fritiof Schütt, Jesper Salén as Roland Schütt, Basia Frydman as Zipa Schütt and Niclas Olund as Bertil Schütt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Slingshot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $308.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Slingshot page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Slingshot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Slingshot (1993)?
- In US, The Slingshot is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Slingshot worth watching?
- The Slingshot holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Slingshot?
- The Slingshot stars Stellan Skarsgård, Jesper Salén, Basia Frydman, Niclas Olund and Ernst-Hugo Järegård.
- When was The Slingshot released?
- The Slingshot was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.