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The Ninth Company

1987Movie1 h 49 min

Comedy
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9

A hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and class and money.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

A few conscripts realise that the army has vast resources that don't get used as much as they could. Using army material, they start to do services for people in the neighbourhood. More and more money is exchanged, more and more people gets involved, but when will someone reveal the truth to someoney who they can't pay?

Feels like

  • Swedish Comedy
  • Military Farce
  • Social Satire
  • Ensemble Cast
  • 1980s Setting
  • Lighthearted
  • Capitalism Critique
  • Community Services

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Colin Nutley
Written by
Colin Nutley, Sven-Gösta Holst
Produced by
Jan Marnell
Music by
Eddie Axberg, Jerry Williams, Wille Peterson-Berger

Everyone

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

Facts

November 13, 1987 · 1 h 49 min · Comedy

Released
November 13, 1987
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Swedish
Made in
Sweden
Available in
36 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Ninth Company?"

Questions about The Ninth Company

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Ninth Company?

It streams in 36 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Ninth Company worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 5.9).

Is The Ninth Company okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Ninth Company make me laugh?

Light

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

Can I half-watch The Ninth Company?

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 Ninth Company in English?

Swedish

No, it was made in Swedish.