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ABBA: The Movie

1977Movie1 h 35 minG

ComedyDrama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–68%

A nostalgic comedy movie about show business and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

Frontstage, Backstage & On The Road - Take The Tour

A radio DJ in pursuit of an exclusive interview follows ABBA during their mega-successful tour of Australia.

Feels like

  • Concert Film
  • Pop Music
  • Nostalgic
  • 1970s
  • Meta-Narrative
  • Behind-the-Scenes
  • Energetic
  • Music-Driven
  • Australian Tour

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Lasse Hallström
Written by
Lasse Hallström, Robert Caswell
Produced by
Stig Anderson, Reg Grundy
Music by
Stig Anderson, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 15, 1977 · 1 h 35 min · G

Released
December 15, 1977
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Music, Documentary
Original language
English
Also spoken
Swedish
Made in
Australia, Sweden
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Reality Has No Subtitles, Diegetic Soundtrack Usage, Ms. Fanservice +9

  • Reality Has No Subtitles
  • Diegetic Soundtrack Usage
  • Ms. Fanservice
  • City Shout-Outs
  • Everyone Is Jesus in Purgatory
  • But Now I Must Go
  • Wardrobe Malfunction
  • Landing Gear Shot
  • Squee
  • Non-Actor Vehicle
  • The Cameo
  • Mythology Gag

12 of 34 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream ABBA: The Movie?"

Questions about ABBA: The Movie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream ABBA: The Movie?

HooplaFandango at Home FreeTCMPlexHowdy

In the United States, ABBA: The Movie streams on TCM and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is ABBA: The Movie worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.5).

Is ABBA: The Movie okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will ABBA: The Movie make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

What tropes does ABBA: The Movie use?

Reality Has No SubtitlesDiegetic Soundtrack UsageMs. FanserviceCity Shout-OutsEveryone Is Jesus in PurgatoryBut Now I Must GoWardrobe MalfunctionLanding Gear ShotSqueeNon-Actor VehicleThe CameoMythology Gagand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Reality Has No Subtitles, Diegetic Soundtrack Usage, and Ms. Fanservice.