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The Brothers Lionheart

1977Movie1 h 42 min

72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–79%

A deeply moving, cathartic adventure movie about fantasy and family, with standout world-building and characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

From our world. To the world of the tales and the camp fires.

After brothers Jonathan and Crusty pass away, they reunite in Nangijala, the land of eternal spring. Casting a long shadow over their world is the tyrant Tengil, ruler of the country Karmanjaka, where he’s building his new fortress up in the Ancient Mountains.

Feels like

  • Fantasy Adventure
  • Brotherhood & Sacrifice
  • Eternal Spring
  • Tyranny & Rebellion
  • Afterlife Journey
  • Courage & Hope
  • Family Loyalty
  • Epic Struggle
  • Spiritual Themes

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Olle Hellbom
Written by
Astrid Lindgren
Produced by
Olle Nordemar, Olle Hellbom
Music by
Björn Isfält, Lasse Dahlberg

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Facts

September 23, 1977 · 1 h 42 min · Violence, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 23, 1977
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy, Family
Original language
Swedish
Made in
Sweden
Available in
7 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Brothers Lionheart?"

Questions about The Brothers Lionheart

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Where can I stream The Brothers Lionheart?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Brothers Lionheart worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.1).

Is The Brothers Lionheart okay for kids?

ViolenceSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Brothers Lionheart in English?

Swedish

No, it was made in Swedish.