Mio in the Land of Faraway
1987, English. Directed by Vladimir Grammatikov.
They're two best friends, a million miles from home. On an incredible adventure, beyond the boundaries of space and time. In a place called...
Under the watch of his unkind realtives, lonely Bosse's luck is changed when he is sent to the land where his real father is the King. In that country, he sets out on a quest, together with his new friend, to destroy the evil Knight Kato.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 104 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Vladimir GrammatikovDirector
- Nick PickardMio / Bosse
- Christian BaleJum-Jum / Benke
- Timothy BottomsThe King
- Christopher LeeKato
- Susannah YorkThe Weaver Woman
- Sverre Anker OusdalThe Swordmaker
- Gunilla NyroosAunt Edna
- Igor YasulovichEno / Carpetbeater
- Lyubov GermanovaJum-Jum's Mother
- Linn StokkeMrs. Lundin
- Geoffrey StainesThe Spirit
- Andrei PetrovJiri
Details
- Released
- 18 August 1987
- Original title
- Mio min Mio
- Country
- Norway, Soviet Union, Sweden
- Written by
- William Aldridge
- Budget
- $7.2M
- Box office
- $2.3M
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What Mio in the Land of Faraway is based on
Mio in the Land of Faraway is based on Mio, My Son (1954) by Astrid Lindgren, published by Rabén & Sjögren.
1954
Mio, My Son
By Astrid Lindgren
Published by Rabén & Sjögren
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Mio in the Land of Faraway: quick answers
Is Mio in the Land of Faraway worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 104 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mio in the Land of Faraway?
Mio in the Land of Faraway runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Mio in the Land of Faraway have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mio in the Land of Faraway. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mio in the Land of Faraway parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Mio in the Land of Faraway yet.
Which OTT platform is Mio in the Land of Faraway on?
Mio in the Land of Faraway isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mio in the Land of Faraway?
If you liked Mio in the Land of Faraway, try Hilda and the Mountain King, House of Anubis: The Touchstone of Ra, Strings.
Who directed Mio in the Land of Faraway?
Mio in the Land of Faraway (1987) was directed by Vladimir Grammatikov and stars Nick Pickard, Christian Bale, Timothy Bottoms.
What is Mio in the Land of Faraway based on?
Mio in the Land of Faraway is based on Mio, My Son (1954) by Astrid Lindgren, published by Rabén & Sjögren.