Sign up

Rasmus and the Vagabond

1981Movie1 h 45 min

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–75%
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–75%

Summary

9-year old orphan called Rasmus runs away from the orphanage. He meets a vagabond they call Paradise Oskar who likes to sing and play his accordion. Oskar makes the Rasmus world seem like a better place.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

Fingerprint

Not for scares, brutality or romance.

Movies with

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Olle Hellbom
Written by
Astrid Lindgren
Produced by
Olle Hellbom
Music by
Gösta Linderholm, Björn Isfält

Everyone

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

Facts

December 12, 1981 · 1 h 45 min · Adventure, Drama, Family

Released
December 12, 1981
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Family
Original language
Swedish
Made in
Sweden
Available in
8 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Rasmus and the Vagabond?"

Questions about Rasmus and the Vagabond

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rasmus and the Vagabond?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Rasmus and the Vagabond worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Rasmus and the Vagabond okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Rasmus and the Vagabond?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

Is Rasmus and the Vagabond plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (7 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Rasmus and the Vagabond in English?

Swedish

No, it was made in Swedish.