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The Olsen Gang

1968Movie1 h 20 min

ComedyFamily
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–38%

A hopeful, fast-paced family movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

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Story

The first of 14 Olsen Gang films presents us with Egon Olsen, head of the gang, and his friends Benny and Kjeld, who want to become the best known gang in Denmark and eventually Europe by stealing a famous Bavarian work of art currently displayed in a Copenhagen museum. Although Egon's plan works out fine, there is only trouble ahead for the little gang.

Feels like

  • Classic Danish Comedy
  • Heist Film
  • Lovable Criminals
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Wit and Wordplay
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Iconic Characters
  • Lighthearted Crime
  • Retro Charm

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Erik Balling
Written by
Erik Balling, Henning Bahs
Produced by
Bo Christensen
Music by
Bent Fabricius-Bjerre

Everyone

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Facts

October 11, 1968 · 1 h 20 min · Family, Comedy, Crime

Released
October 11, 1968
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Genres
Family, Comedy, Crime
Original language
Danish
Made in
Denmark
Budget
$145,076
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Olsen Gang?"

Questions about The Olsen Gang

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Olsen Gang?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Olsen Gang worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.6).

Is there a sequel to The Olsen Gang?

  1. The Olsen Gang (1968)
  2. The Olsen Gang in a Fix (1969)
  3. The Olsen Gang in Jutland (1971)
  4. The Olsen Gang's Big Score (1972)
  5. The Olsen Gang Runs Amok (1973)
  6. The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang (1974)
  7. The Olsen Gang on the Track (1975)
  8. The Olsen Gang Sees Red (1976)
  9. The Olsen Gang Outta Sight (1977)
  10. The Olsen Gang Goes to War (1978)
  11. The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders (1979)
  12. The Olsen Gang Jumps the Fence (1981)
  13. The Olsen Gang Long Gone (1981)
  14. The Olsen Gang's Last Trick (1998)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 14 in its series, followed by The Olsen Gang in a Fix (1969).

Is The Olsen Gang okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Olsen Gang make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Olsen Gang?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Olsen Gang in English?

Danish

No, it was made in Danish.