Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- whimsical
- mischievous
- warm
- family movie night
- rainy day
What critics said
Critics and audiences recognize its enduring child-friendly charm and playful fantasy, though aggregate critical reception is mixed.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Pippi's incredible strength lets her resist bandits, challenge adults, and live according to her own rules.
Pippi lives independently with a monkey and horse while awaiting reunion with her seafaring father.
Pippi shocks the town's adults through self-directed adventures and exuberant disregard for convention.
Pippi's monkey and horse accompany her domestic life and adventures as central companions.
Films like Pippi Longstocking, and why
Mary Poppins
whimsical children's fantasy, mischievous child protagonist, and warm family adventure
The Parent Trap
playful child-centered fantasy, comic adult disruption, and affectionate family tone
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
adventurous children's storytelling, eccentric characters, and imaginative independence
Movie Details
- Director
- Olle Hellbom
- Release Date
- 1969-05-09
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (167)
Cast
- Inger Nilsson
- Pär Sundberg
- Maria Persson
- Margot Trooger
- Hans Clarin
- Paul Esser
- Ulf G. Johnsson
- Göthe Grefbo
- Beppe Wolgers
- Fredrik Ohlsson
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 Longstocking about?
- A fiercely independent super-strong girl turns a conventional town upside down with her animal companions, loyal friends, and fearless sense of adventure.
- What is Pippi Longstocking like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Pippi Longstocking as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Pippi Longstocking violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Pippi Longstocking as mild.
- What did critics think of Pippi Longstocking?
- Critics and audiences recognize its enduring child-friendly charm and playful fantasy, though aggregate critical reception is mixed.
- Which films are like Pippi Longstocking?
- Films with a similar feel include Mary Poppins, The Parent Trap, and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen.
- How long is Pippi Longstocking?
- Pippi Longstocking runs 100 minutes.
- Where can I watch Pippi Longstocking?
- In United States, Pippi Longstocking is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
In Ember's collections
Movies like Pippi Longstocking
- Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver2018
- Swiss Family Robinson1960
- The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared2013
- Pollyanna1960
- Mio in the Land of Faraway1987
- Pippi in the South Seas1970
- Ronia: The Robber's Daughter1984
- My Life as a Dog1985
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang1968
- The Brothers Lionheart1977
