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Pirates of the Lake

1987Movie1 h 43 min

Drama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1

A nostalgic, wholesome adventure movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

It is the first day of the summer vacation. Jojje, Jerker and Fabian wants to borrow a sailing boat to take a boat trip so they steal it. They plan to examine all of Lake Maelaren, but a storm breaks out and the boat sinks. They go ashore, steal food and a new boat. While everybody else believes them to be dead, they have a wonderful time. They meet a crazy Count and find a dead body.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Summer Adventure
  • Swedish Coming-of-Age
  • Idyllic Lake Setting
  • Playful Mischief
  • Warm Character Dynamics
  • Classic Scandinavian Cinema
  • Lighthearted Mystery
  • Beautiful Natural Cinematography
  • Innocent Rebellion

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Allan Edwall
Written by
Allan Edwall, Sigfrid Siwertz
Produced by
Jutta Ekman, Erik Spangenberg
Music by
Thomas Lindahl

Everyone

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Facts

February 25, 1987 · 1 h 43 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
February 25, 1987
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Family
Original language
Swedish
Made in
Sweden
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Pirates of the Lake?"

Questions about Pirates of the Lake

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pirates of the Lake?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Pirates of the Lake worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.1).

Is Pirates of the Lake okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Pirates of the Lake?

BleakHopeful

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

Is Pirates of the Lake in English?

Swedish

No, it was made in Swedish.