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The Slingshot

1993Movie1 h 42 min

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes100%67%

A nostalgic, moving drama movie about history and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Story

If growing up were easy, everybody would do it.

Stockholm in the 1920s. Young Roland lives with his socialist father, Jewish mother and a boxing brother. His mother sells condoms illegally, and from them, Roland makes slingshots which he sells. His rebellious ways has gotten him the special attention of his school teacher, who always makes sure that Roland is punished. Roland also tries to make extra money by repairing bicycles, a successful business that in the end lands him in hot water.

Feels like

  • Swedish Cinema
  • Historical Drama
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Working-Class Life
  • Social Commentary
  • Family Saga
  • 1920s Stockholm
  • Nostalgic
  • Political Undertones

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Åke Sandgren
Written by
Åke Sandgren, Roland Schütt
Produced by
Waldemar Bergendahl, Miroslav Voštiar
Music by
Björn Isfält

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Facts

September 24, 1993 · 1 h 42 min · Drama

Released
September 24, 1993
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Swedish
Made in
Denmark, Sweden
Box office
$308,368
Available in
33 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Slingshot?"

Questions about The Slingshot

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Where can I stream The Slingshot?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Slingshot from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Slingshot worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Is The Slingshot okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Slingshot plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Slingshot in English?

Swedish

No, it was made in Swedish.