The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking (1988): Cast & Box Office
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking is a 1988 family adventure film directed by Ken Annakin, starring Tami Erin as Pippi Longstocking, John Schuck and Frank Welker. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $3.6 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Ken Annakin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking About?
The premise of The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a storm capsizes her father’s ship, Pippi Longstocking is stranded with horse Alfonso and monkey Mr. Neilson in her family’s house. Neighborhood kids Tommy and his sister Anika explore, befriend Pippi, and join her in mischief—scrubbing floors with shoes, dodging “splunks,” and barrel‑riding down a waterfall, avoiding an orphanage. The humor and escapades appeal to older children.
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- swimming
- boy swimming
- girl swimming
- boy wears pajamas
- bare chested boy
- boy wears underwear
- girl wears underwear
- boy swims in underwear
- girl swims in underwear
- young girl
- young boy
- strong female
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- girl wears pajamas
- girl horse relationship
- child lives alone
- monkey
- horse
- orphanage
- magical power
- child heroine
- child with a gun
- gun
- runaway child
- river
- loss of mother
- female protagonist
- sweden
- pirate treasure
- cow eats clothes
- indian head dress
- collie
- bare chested man
- girl lifts horse
- girl rides a horse
- girl and her horse
- girl brushes a horse
- braided hair
- pippi longstocking character
- redhead girl
- live action
- girl riding a horse
- based on children's book
- 1980s
- storm
- ship
- barrel
- swimming with clothes on
- rope swing
- camping
- food fight
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking Cast & Characters
Tami Erin leads the cast as Pippi Longstocking, with John Schuck as Capt. Elfraim Longstocking and Frank Welker as Alfonso / Mr. Nilsson (voice). Directed by Ken Annakin; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ken Annakin
- Tami Erin as Pippi Longstocking
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John Schuck as Capt. Elfraim Longstocking -
Frank Welker as Alfonso / Mr. Nilsson (voice) - Dianne Hull as Mrs. Settigren
Also Starring in The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
· 12 more- David Seaman Tommy Settigren
- Cory Crow Annika Settigren
- George DiCenzo Mr. Dan Blackheart
- Eileen Brennan Miss Bannister
- Branscombe Richmond Fridolf
- Dick Van Patten Greg the Glue Man
- Dennis Dugan Mr. Settigren
- Fay Masterson Head Girl
- Michael Bell Animal Effects (voice)
- Christopher Broughton Manuel
- Carole Kean Miss Messerschmidt
- Bridget Brno Chrissy
More from Ken Annakin
More films directed by Ken Annakin, best-rated first: Swiss Family Robinson, The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men, The Pirate Movie and Cheaper to Keep Her.
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking Plot Summary
What happens in The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Pippi Longstocking arrives after a treacherous storm on the Hoptoad, traveling with her sailor father, Capt. Elfraim Longstocking. A violent volcanic eruption triggers chaos at sea, and when her father disappears into the waves, the resourceful girl lands in the small coastal town of Rocksby, escorted by her bold horse Alfonso and his clever companion Mr. Nilsson. She moves into Villa Villekulla, a house the locals jokingly claim is haunted, and the neighborhood kids watch with a mix of curiosity and superstition.
Full summary
The whole story of The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking, scene by scene
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking Box Office
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking grossed $3.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.6M
- US & Canada
- $3.6M
How Well Do You Know The New Adventures of 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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What is the name of Pippi's horse in the film?
Cars in The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
15 cars on screen, including the Harley-Davidson Hydra Glide and the 1947 Cadillac Fleetwood 75.
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Harley-Davidson Hydra Glide Main role -
1947 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Important role -
1939 Dodge unknown Important role -
1937 Ford V8 De Luxe Station Wagon Important role
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Peppi Pitkätossu, maailman vahvin tyttö” and “Die neuen Abenteuer von Pippi Langstrumpf”.
- Also known as
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- Peppi Pitkätossu, maailman vahvin tyttö
- Die neuen Abenteuer von Pippi Langstrumpf
- Pippi Langstrumpfs neueste Streiche
- Pippi Langstrumpf's neueste Streiche
- As Novas Aventuras de Pippi Meia-Longa
- Las nuevas aventuras de Pippi Calzaslargas
- 말괄량이 삐삐
- Nové dobrodružstvá Pippi
- Le nuove avventure di Pippi Calzelunghe
- Οι νέες περιπέτειες της Πίπης Φακιδομύτης
- Nová dobrodružství Pippi Punčochaté
- De Nieuwe Avonturen van Pippi Langkous
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- Les nouvelles aventures de Fifi Brindacier
- Новые приключения Пеппи Длинныйчулок
- Nowe przygody Pippi Langstrumpf
- 长袜子皮皮的新历险
- 長くつ下ピッピの冒険物語
- Pippi Långstrump - Starkast i världen
- Harisnyás Pippi legújabb kalandjai
- Những cuộc phiêu lưu mới của Pippi Tất dài
- 飛天小女俠
- 長襪皮皮
- Noile aventuri ale lui Pippi Longstocking
- Новите приключения на Пипи Дългото чорапче
- Uzun Çoraplı Kız Pippi'nin Maceraları
- הרפתקאותיה החדשות של בילבי גרב-ברך
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Pippi Longstocking 1969 -
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Pippi Longstocking 1997 -
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The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking?
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking released?
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking was released on March 1, 1988.
Who directed The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking?
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking was directed by Ken Annakin.
More films by Ken Annakin Who is in the cast of The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking?
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking stars Tami Erin as Pippi Longstocking, John Schuck as Capt. Elfraim Longstocking and Frank Welker as Alfonso / Mr. Nilsson (voice), among 16 credited actors.
How much did The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking make at the box office?
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking grossed $3.6 million worldwide.
Does The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking have a post-credit scene?
No. The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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