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Movie poster: Nils Karlsson Pyssling (1990)
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Nils Karlsson Pyssling

1990 · 75 min Family
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

Based on the novel with the same name by Astrid Lindgren. Lonely little Bertil befriends the tiny Nils Karlsson-Däumling, who lives in a mouse hole under his bed and teaches him a magic spell to shrink down and share wondrous adventures in his secret world. Their idyllic fun, however, is threatened by the sinister rat Schofeline, forcing Bertil to summon all his newfound courage.

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Year 1990
Country Sweden
Genre Family
Director Staffan Götestam
Runtime 75 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (21 votes)

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The adaptation constructs a delicate bridge between childhood loneliness and the liberating power of imagination. It explores how a secret friendship in a miniature world can teach grand lessons about courage and responsibility.

What lingers after the final frame is a gentle, melancholic warmth—a reminder of the immense landscapes hidden in small, quiet places, and the transformative strength of a loyal companion. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Staffan Götestam

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A quiet evening watch, best shared with family. A perfect gentle adventure to spark conversations about bravery.

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