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The Great Amateur

1958Movie1 h 32 min

Comedy
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4

A wholesome, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Story

Modern fairy tale about the small town of Fårtuna where the chief of police is also an amateur theater director. The local shop assistant Linda aspires to become an actress and gets discovered by a talent agent from Stockholm.

Feels like

  • Classic Swedish Comedy
  • Romantic Whimsy
  • Small-Town Charm
  • Aspiring Actress Story
  • Feel-Good Narrative
  • Showbiz Aspirations
  • Hopeful Journey
  • Lighthearted & Humorous
  • Charming Ensemble

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Hasse Ekman
Written by
Hasse Ekman
Produced by
Povel Ramel, Felix Alvo
Music by
Povel Ramel, Bengt Hallberg, Harry Arnold

Everyone

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

Facts

June 22, 1958 · 1 h 32 min · Comedy

Released
June 22, 1958
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Swedish
Made in
Sweden

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Great Amateur worth watching?"

Questions about The Great Amateur

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Great Amateur worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.4).

Is The Great Amateur okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Great Amateur 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 Great Amateur?

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 Great Amateur in English?

Swedish

No, it was made in Swedish.