Pippi on the Run
Pippi Longstocking turns two frustrated siblings’ runaway scheme into a buoyant Swedish adventure that ultimately leads them back toward home.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- whimsical
- mischievous
- warm
- family movie night
- school holiday viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Tommy and Annika choose to run away after becoming frustrated with parental rules, then reconsider their decision during the journey.
Pippi accompanies Tommy and Annika, protects them, and turns difficult travel into playful adventure through her fearless personality.
The trio moves from town to town, meeting Konrad and experiencing train-top travel, a flying car, and other discrete escapades.
The children initiate the escape and navigate the journey with Pippi, producing comic reversals of ordinary parental authority.
Films like Pippi on the Run, and why
Pippi in the South Seas
whimsical children's adventure centered on an independent child hero and episodic travel
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
family adventure with eccentric adult characters, playful danger, and a child-centered journey
Home Alone
warm, mischievous children's comedy about escaping adult rules and discovering the value of home
Movie Details
- Director
- Olle Hellbom
- Release Date
- 1970-11-14
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (120)
Cast
- Inger Nilsson
- Maria Persson
- Pär Sundberg
- Hans Alfredson
- Öllegård Wellton
- Fredrik Ohlsson
- Benno Sterzenbach
- Walter Richter
- Kurt Zips
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Pippi on the Run about?
- Pippi Longstocking turns two frustrated siblings’ runaway scheme into a buoyant Swedish adventure that ultimately leads them back toward home.
- What is Pippi on the Run like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Pippi on the Run as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Pippi on the Run violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Pippi on the Run.
- Which films are like Pippi on the Run?
- Films with a similar feel include Pippi in the South Seas, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and Home Alone.
- How long is Pippi on the Run?
- Pippi on the Run runs 94 minutes.
- Where can I watch Pippi on the Run?
- In United States, Pippi on the Run is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
