Familien Olsen (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1940, Familien Olsen is a comedy and family film directed by Lau Lauritzen Jr., running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Familien Olsen is a 1940 Danish family film directed by Lau Lauritzen, Jr. and Alice O'Fredericks.
Who’s in it. Familien Olsen stars Osvald Helmuth as Grønthandler Alfred Olsen, Maria Garland as Christine Olsen, Berthe Qvistgaard as Karen Olsen and Karl Gustav Ahlefeldt as Willy Alfred Olsen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Familien Olsen has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Familien Olsen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Familien Olsen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Familien Olsen (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Familien Olsen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Familien Olsen worth watching?
- Familien Olsen holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Familien Olsen?
- Familien Olsen stars Osvald Helmuth, Maria Garland, Berthe Qvistgaard, Karl Gustav Ahlefeldt and Ib Schønberg.
- When was Familien Olsen released?
- Familien Olsen was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.