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Pippi Longstocking (1997): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch

Pippi Longstocking (1997) movie poster

Pippi Longstocking is a 1997 animated comedy directed by Clive A. Smith and Michael Schaack, starring Gordon Pinsent as Capt. Efraim Longstocking (voice), Melissa Altro and Catherine O'Hara. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes and earned $505,335 worldwide. Stream it on Darkroom and Pluto TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Pippi Longstocking (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Directors
Clive A. Smith and Michael Schaack
Genres
Family , Adventure , Comedy , Animation
Original language
English
Studio
Nelvana
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pippi Longstocking About?

The premise of Pippi Longstocking without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Her name says it all! Pippi Longstocking is a wildly imaginative girl who lives by herself in a quirky house while her father roams the seven seas. Her boundless energy and mischievous spirit quickly win over the neighboring children, Tommy and Annika, though her antics also draw the disapproval of the strict social worker Mrs. Prysselius.

Pippi Longstocking Themes & Keywords

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  • pippi longstocking character
  • character name as title
  • child
  • child lives alone
  • braided hair
  • redhead girl
  • friend
  • girl
  • father
  • traditional animation
  • hand drawn animation
  • foreign language adaptation
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  • family relationships
  • based on novel
  • independent film
Where to watch

Where to Watch Pippi Longstocking

Stream it on Darkroom and Pluto TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Pippi Longstocking Cast & Characters

Gordon Pinsent leads the cast as Capt. Efraim Longstocking (voice), with Melissa Altro as Pippi Longstocking (voice) and Catherine O'Hara as Mrs. Helga Prysselius (voice). Directed by Clive A. Smith and Michael Schaack; 15 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Pippi Longstocking Plot Summary

What happens in Pippi Longstocking from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film follows Pippi Longstocking, a fearless girl who sails around the world with her father, Captain Efraim Longstocking, her loyal horse, and her mischievous monkey Mr. Nilsson, all while a devoted ship’s crew accompanies them on the open sea. A violent hurricane changes everything when the captain is washed overboard, and as he drifts away he calls out to his daughter with a hopeful promise: he will “meet her in Villa Villekulla.”

“meet her in Villa Villekulla”

Full summary

The whole story of Pippi Longstocking, scene by scene

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Box office

Pippi Longstocking Box Office

Pippi Longstocking grossed $505,335 worldwide.

1997 box office

Worldwide gross

$505.3K

US & Canada
$505.3K
Videos

Pippi Longstocking Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Pippi Longstocking.

Pippi Longstocking (1997) Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Pippi Longstocking?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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FAQ

Pippi Longstocking FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of Pippi Longstocking, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pippi Longstocking?

Pippi Longstocking runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was Pippi Longstocking released?

Pippi Longstocking was released on August 20, 1997.

Who directed Pippi Longstocking?

Pippi Longstocking was directed by Clive A. Smith and Michael Schaack.

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Who is in the cast of Pippi Longstocking?

Pippi Longstocking stars Gordon Pinsent as Capt. Efraim Longstocking (voice), Melissa Altro as Pippi Longstocking (voice) and Catherine O'Hara as Mrs. Helga Prysselius (voice), among 15 credited actors.

Where can I watch Pippi Longstocking?

In the US, Pippi Longstocking is streaming on Darkroom, Pluto TV and The Roku Channel and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Pippi Longstocking make at the box office?

Pippi Longstocking grossed $505,335 worldwide.

Does Pippi Longstocking have a post-credit scene?

No. Pippi Longstocking has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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