Release the Prisoners to Spring (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1975, Release the Prisoners to Spring is a comedy film directed by Tage Danielsson, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Small and short Frida lives with her long, tall friend in a house in the countryside. Frida rejects the idea that people who have committed crimes should be locked up. One day their own house is burgled by Harald. He is sentenced to prison. Acting in accordance with her philosophy, Frida decides to use all means possible to make it possible for Harald to escape.
Who’s in it. Release the Prisoners to Spring stars Lena Nyman as Frida, Tage Danielsson as Frida's friend, Georg Årlin as Judge and Margaretha Krook as Judge's daughter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Release the Prisoners to Spring has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Release the Prisoners to Spring page.
If you liked it. Fans of Release the Prisoners to Spring tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Release the Prisoners to Spring (1975)?
- In GB, Release the Prisoners to Spring is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Release the Prisoners to Spring worth watching?
- Release the Prisoners to Spring holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Release the Prisoners to Spring?
- Release the Prisoners to Spring stars Lena Nyman, Tage Danielsson, Georg Årlin, Margaretha Krook and Ernst-Hugo Järegård.
- When was Release the Prisoners to Spring released?
- Release the Prisoners to Spring was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.