Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- whimsical
- playful
- uplifting
- family movie night
- children's afternoon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Pippi leads Tommy and Annika across the South Seas to rescue her kidnapped father from pirates.
Blood-Svente and Jock the Knife are dangerous kidnappers presented within a buoyant children's adventure.
The pirates hold Captain Longstocking prisoner to discover the location of his hidden treasure.
Pippi's friendship with Tommy and Annika becomes the foundation of their journey to save her father.
Films like Pippi in the South Seas, and why
Pippi Longstocking
playful children's adventure, eccentric heroine, friendship, and comic pirate peril
The Goonies
family-friendly island adventure with child protagonists, treasure hunting, and buoyant humor
Muppet Treasure Island
lighthearted pirate adventure centered on rescue, treasure, and colorful villains
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
whimsical children's fantasy adventure with a strong-willed young lead and comic danger
Movie Details
- Director
- Olle Hellbom
- Release Date
- 1970-01-24
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (143)
Cast
- Inger Nilsson
- Pär Sundberg
- Maria Persson
- Beppe Wolgers
- Martin Ljung
- Jarl Borssén
- Alfred Schieske
- Wolfgang Völz
- Nikolaus Schilling
- Staffan Hallerstam
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 in the South Seas about?
- Pippi Longstocking turns a pirate kidnapping and treasure hunt into a buoyant, strength-powered family adventure across the South Seas.
- What is Pippi in the South Seas like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Pippi in the South Seas as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Pippi in the South Seas violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Pippi in the South Seas as mild.
- Which films are like Pippi in the South Seas?
- Films with a similar feel include Pippi Longstocking, The Goonies, Muppet Treasure Island, and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen.
- How long is Pippi in the South Seas?
- Pippi in the South Seas runs 95 minutes.
- Where can I watch Pippi in the South Seas?
- In United States, Pippi in the South Seas is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
