The Tinderbox
The Tinderbox
1951, Swedish. Directed by Helge Hagerman.
First Swedish puppet film. A witch offers a soldier a wealthy life if he retrieves a tinderbox from a hollow tree.
- Runtime
- 0h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
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- Released
- 1 January 1951
- Original title
- Elddonet
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Helge Hagerman
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What The Tinderbox is based on
The Tinderbox is based on The Tinderbox (1835) by Hans Christian Andersen.
1835
The Tinderbox
By Hans Christian Andersen
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The Tinderbox: quick answers
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How long is The Tinderbox?
The Tinderbox runs 31 minutes (0h 31m).
Does The Tinderbox have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Tinderbox on?
The Tinderbox isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1951. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tinderbox?
If you liked The Tinderbox, try My Spy, A Simple Twist of Fate, The Good Witch's Garden.
Who directed The Tinderbox?
The Tinderbox (1951) was directed by Helge Hagerman and stars Bengt Eklund, Karl Erik Flens, Sif Ruud.
What is The Tinderbox based on?
The Tinderbox is based on The Tinderbox (1835) by Hans Christian Andersen.