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Emil and the Piglet (1973)

Swedish children's film directed by Olle Hellbom

Film facts

Runtime
1h 36m 96 min
Released
6 October 1973
Language
Swedish

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

Emil and the Piglet has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 min). The Swedish film released on 6 October 1973. It is directed by Olle Hellbom and stars Jan Ohlsson, Lena Wisborg and Allan Edwall.

Cast and crew

Director
Olle Hellbom
Cinematography
Kalle Bergholm
Written by
Astrid Lindgren
Produced by
Olle Nordemar
Production
Artfilm, SF Studios
Distribution
SF Studios

Box office, awards and more

Based on
Emil's Clever Pig
Country
Germany, Sweden

Release and where to watch

In theatres
6 October 1973
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Emil and the Piglet?

Emil and the Piglet has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes, or 96 min.

When did Emil and the Piglet release?

Emil and the Piglet released on 6 October 1973.

Who directed Emil and the Piglet?

Emil and the Piglet is directed by Olle Hellbom.

Who is in the cast of Emil and the Piglet?

The cast of Emil and the Piglet includes Jan Ohlsson, Lena Wisborg, Allan Edwall, Emy Storm, Björn Gustafson and Maud Hansson.

Is Emil and the Piglet based on a true story or a book?

Emil and the Piglet is based on Emil's Clever Pig.

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New Mischief by EmilSwedish, 21 Oct 1972, 1972-1h 34m21 Oct 1972
Emil i LönnebergaSwedish, 4 Dec 1971, 1971-1h 38m4 Dec 1971

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BadlandsEnglish, 13 Oct 1973, 1973PG1h 30m13 Oct 1973

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Updated 6 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.