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The Call-up

1979Movie1 h 25 min

61

DecentGoodWatch score

A fast-paced comedy movie about history.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

It's time for Jonsson to return to his old regiment to rehearse what he learned during conscription a few years ago. He meets his old friends, platoon leader Larsson and the music loving captain 'Beethoven'. Jonsson and his comrades doesn't take it very serious - but they have a jolly good time. A female journalist follows the exercise to write an article, and gets interested in him.

Feels like

Swedish Military Comedy
Ensemble Cast Humor
70s Satire
Male Bonding
Lighthearted Antics
Situational Gags
Nostalgic Charm
Physical Comedy
Relatable Camaraderie

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by: Lasse Åberg
Written by: Lars Molin, Lasse Åberg, Bo Jönsson
Produced by: Bo Jönsson
Music by: Janne Schaffer

Everyone

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

Facts

February 23, 1979 · 1 h 25 min · Strong Language

Released: February 23, 1979
Runtime: 1 h 25 min
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Comedy
Original language: Swedish
Made in: Sweden
Box office: $8 million
Available in: 35 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Call-up?"

Questions about The Call-up

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Call-up?

It streams in 35 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Call-up worth watching?

61

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.5).

Will The Call-up make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Call-up?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Call-up in English?

Swedish

No, it was made in Swedish.