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Karlsson on the Roof (1974)

Movie ★ 5.9 99 min

Family

Svante is a young boy who lives with his family in a Stockholm apartment. One day he meets Karlsson, a chubby little man in the prime of his life, who can fly using a propeller on his back and who lives in his little house on the roof.

Olle Hellbom Director Astrid Lindgren Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 2, 1974
Runtime
99 min
Box office
$606,162
IMDb
tt0073227
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Cast

Lars Söderdahl Lars Söderdahl Svante Svantesson, kallas Lillebror Mats Wikström Mats Wikström Karlsson Catrin Westerlund Catrin Westerlund Mother Stig Ossian Ericson Stig Ossian Ericson Father Staffan Hallerstam Bosse Britt-Marie Näsholm Bettan Nils Lagergren Nils Lagergren Krister Maria Selander Gunilla Pär Kjellin Pelle Janne 'Loffe' Carlsson Janne 'Loffe' Carlsson Fille Gösta Wälivaara Rulle Catti Edfeldt Catti Edfeldt Woman with flowers Jan Nygren Jan Nygren Karlsson (Voice) Maud Hansson Maud Hansson Mrs. Johansson

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Frequently asked questions

What is Karlsson on the Roof about?
Svante is a young boy who lives with his family in a Stockholm apartment. One day he meets Karlsson, a chubby little man in the prime of his life, who can fly using a propeller on his back and who lives in his little house on the roof.
Who directed Karlsson on the Roof?
Karlsson on the Roof was directed by Olle Hellbom.
Who stars in Karlsson on the Roof?
Karlsson on the Roof stars Lars Söderdahl, Mats Wikström, Catrin Westerlund, Stig Ossian Ericson.
When was Karlsson on the Roof released?
Karlsson on the Roof is a 1974 family film.
Where can I watch Karlsson on the Roof?
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