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The Cake General

2018Movie1 h 41 min

ComedyDrama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy movie about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Anyone can be a hero

Set in 1984, Hans Pettersson (Hasse P.) decides to create the largest sandwich cake ever made in order to put his home town, Köping, on the map.

Feels like

  • Quirky Small-Town Tale
  • Nostalgic 1980s Setting
  • Feel-Good Comedy-Drama
  • Underdog Story
  • Based on True Events
  • Swedish Eccentricity
  • Community Spirit
  • Social Commentary
  • Heartwarming

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Fredrik Wikingsson, Filip Hammar
Written by
Fredrik Wikingsson, Filip Hammar
Produced by
Lars Beckung, Renée Axö, Martin Söder
Music by
Lars Winnerbäck

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Facts

March 7, 2018 · 1 h 41 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
March 7, 2018
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Swedish
Made in
Sweden
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Cake General?"

Questions about The Cake General

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Cake General?

Viaplay

In the United States, The Cake General streams on Viaplay. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Cake General worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.7).

Is The Cake General okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Cake General make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Cake General?

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 Cake General in English?

Swedish

No, it was made in Swedish.