Emil and the Piglet
1973, Swedish. Directed by Olle Hellbom.
Nursing a piglet back to life because it's the runt of the litter earns Emil a friend for life.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 84 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Olle HellbomDirector
- Jan OhlssonEmil Svensson
- Lena WisborgIda Svensson
- Allan EdwallAnton Svensson
- Emy StormAlma Svensson
- Björn GustafsonAlfred
- Maud HanssonLina
- Carsta LöckKrösa-Maja
- Isa QuenselKrösa-Maja (voice)
- Hannelore SchrothMs. Petrell
- Jan NygrenAuctioneer
- Pierre LindstedtBulten i Bo
- Göthe GrefboKråkstorparen
Details
- Released
- 6 October 1973
- Original title
- Emil och griseknoen
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Astrid Lindgren
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What Emil and the Piglet is based on
Emil and the Piglet is based on Emil's Clever Pig, a 1970 novel by Astrid Lindgren.
Novel · 1970
Emil's Clever Pig
By Astrid Lindgren
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Emil and the Piglet: quick answers
What should I watch before Emil and the Piglet?
Watch Emil of Lonneberga (1971) and New Mischief by Emil (1972) first.
Is Emil and the Piglet worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 84 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Emil and the Piglet?
Emil and the Piglet runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Emil and the Piglet have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Emil and the Piglet. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Emil and the Piglet parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Emil and the Piglet yet.
Which OTT platform is Emil and the Piglet on?
Emil and the Piglet isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 October 1973. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Emil and the Piglet?
If you liked Emil and the Piglet, try Emil of Lonneberga, New Mischief by Emil, Dennis the Menace.
Who directed Emil and the Piglet?
Emil and the Piglet (1973) was directed by Olle Hellbom and stars Jan Ohlsson, Lena Wisborg, Allan Edwall.
What is Emil and the Piglet based on?
Emil and the Piglet is based on Emil's Clever Pig, a 1970 novel by Astrid Lindgren.