

I Am Maria
1979, Swedish. Directed by Karsten Wedel.
A story about a strange friendship between 11-year-old Maria and an older man Jon.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
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- Released
- 15 December 1979
- Original title
- Jag är Maria
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Göran Setterberg, Karsten Wedel
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What I Am Maria is based on
I Am Maria is adapted from a novel.
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How long is I Am Maria?
I Am Maria runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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Which OTT platform is I Am Maria on?
I Am Maria isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 December 1979. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Am Maria?
If you liked I Am Maria, try The Long, Hot Summer, Mr. Church, Third Star.
Who directed I Am Maria?
I Am Maria (1979) was directed by Karsten Wedel and stars Lise-Lotte Hjelm, Peter Lindgren, Helena Brodin.
What is I Am Maria based on?
I Am Maria is adapted from a novel.