Grandma and the Eight Children
1977, Norwegian. Directed by Espen Thorstenson.
The eight children Maren, Martin, Marte, Mads, Mona, Milly, Mina and Morten Minstemann, live with their parents in a tiny apartment in the city. Grandmother lives in the country side, but one day she comes to town for a visit. Everything is new and unusual for her, and she doesn't act like other people in the city. However, the children helps her out and they go for a trolley ride. When it's time for Grandmother to go back home she has no money for the train ticket. She spent her money on kitchen supplies, and now the children tries to come up with a plan to get her home. Easier said than done
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- Norwegian
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- Released
- 25 March 1977
- Original title
- Mormor og de åtte ungene i byen
- Country
- Norway
- Written by
- Espen Thorstenson
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Grandma and the Eight Children: quick answers
What comes after Grandma and the Eight Children?
Next in the series: Grandma and the Eight Children in the Woods (1979) and Mormor og de åtte ungene (2013).
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How long is Grandma and the Eight Children?
Grandma and the Eight Children runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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Grandma and the Eight Children isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 March 1977. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Grandma and the Eight Children?
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Who directed Grandma and the Eight Children?
Grandma and the Eight Children (1977) was directed by Espen Thorstenson and stars Anne-Cath. Vestly, Jon Eikemo, Eli Ryg.