Where to Watch Karlsson on the Roof (1974) in the US

What it's about

Karlsson is a very short, very portly and overconfident man who lives in a small house hidden behind a chimney on the roof of a very ordinary apartment building, on a very ordinary street in Stockholm. When Karlsson pushes a button on his stomach, it starts a clever little motor with a propeller on his back allowing him to fly. Karlsson is the best at everything, at least according to himself. But there is, in fact, one thing at which he excels: being a playmate to a young boy named Svante, but nicknamed Lillebror (little brother), who lives in the apartment building with his family. Karlsson is quite mischievous, often getting Lillebror in trouble, but everyone in the end - even Lillebror's family, his cranky uncle, and their dour housekeeper - grow to like Karlsson and appreciate his sense of humour, energy, and good nature.

Cast and crew

Director

Olle Hellbom

Writer

Astrid Lindgren

Starring

Lars Söderdahl, Mats Wikström, Catrin Westerlund

Details

Release date

Dec 2, 1974

Language

Swedish, Icelandic

Country

Sweden

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