Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- breezy
- family movie night
- lazy afternoon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Mads has difficulty fitting in, feels embarrassed by his clumsy teacher father, and likes a girl in his class.
Mads's father Jens is both clumsy and a teacher at Mads's school, directly complicating his son's social life.
Mads becomes somewhat of a hero through an unforeseen chain of events rather than through deliberate heroic ambition.
Mads's feelings for Stine and his desire to fit in frame the story's tween appeal.
Films like The Crumbs, and why
The Karate Kid
children's comedy built around school troubles, family embarrassment, and an underdog gaining confidence
The Goonies
warm family adventure about a young protagonist navigating friendship, self-image, and everyday obstacles
A Little Princess
gentle coming-of-age comedy centered on school life, youthful romance, and an awkward but sympathetic child hero
Movie Details
- Director
- Sven Methling
- Release Date
- 1991-10-04
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (14)
Cast
- Laus Høybye
- Karen-Lise Mynster
- Dick Kaysø
- Line Kruse
- Lukas Graham Forchhammer
- Peter Schrøder
- Jarl Friis-Mikkelsen
- Elin Reimer
- Buster Larsen
- Sonja Oppenhagen
Common questions
- What is The Crumbs about?
- An awkward Danish schoolboy finds an unexpected path from embarrassment to popularity while chasing confidence and a chance at young love.
- What is The Crumbs like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Crumbs as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Crumbs violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Crumbs.
- Which films are like The Crumbs?
- Films with a similar feel include The Karate Kid, The Goonies, and A Little Princess.
- How long is The Crumbs?
- The Crumbs runs 86 minutes.
