The Wonderful Adventures of Nils

1980·Show
52Episodes in1Season
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

Shahid VIPTubi TV

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Big heart, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Wonder9

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Fantasy, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Nils Holgersson is a young boy on a farm who is cruel to the animals. But when he catches the farm's little goblin it becomes one prank too many. He is magically shrunk and suddenly the farm animals are out for revenge. He flees on the back of the goose Morten and they join up with a flock of wild geese. Together they travel all over Sweden, with Nils hoping to find a way to become big again.
Classic Children's AnimeWholesome Fantasy AdventureMoral JourneyEducational TravelogueTalking AnimalsNature & Wildlife FocusCharming VisualsFamily-FriendlyMagical RealismGrowth & Redemption

Crew

Directed by:
Mamoru Oshii, Masami Anno, Hisayuki Toriumi
Written by:
Shigemitsu Taguchi, Akira Nakahara, Narumitsu Tagushi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Wonderful Adventures of Nils

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Where can I stream The Wonderful Adventures of Nils legally?

Shahid VIPTubi TV

The Wonderful Adventures of Nils is included with a subscription to Shahid VIP in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Wonderful Adventures of Nils worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does The Wonderful Adventures of Nils have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 52 episodes.

When did The Wonderful Adventures of Nils air?

It ran from 1980 to 1981 and has ended.

What language is The Wonderful Adventures of Nils in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Austria, Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Wonderful Adventures of Nils?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Wonderful Adventures of Nils in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Wonderful Adventures of Nils use?

Numerical Theme NamingGiant FlyerJumped at the CallBratty Half-PintShe's a Man in JapanWeasel MascotBecause You Were Nice to MeWhat You Are in the DarkBullying a DragonThe LeaderScenery PornSignature Headgearand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for The Wonderful Adventures of Nils, including Numerical Theme Naming, Giant Flyer, Jumped at the Call.

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