The Slingshot
1993, Swedish. Directed by Åke Sandgren.
If growing up were easy, everybody would do it.
Stockholm in the 1920s. Young Roland lives with his socialist father, Jewish mother and a boxing brother. His mother sells condoms illegally, and from them, Roland makes slingshots which he sells. His rebellious ways has gotten him the special attention of his school teacher, who always makes sure that Roland is punished. Roland also tries to make extra money by repairing bicycles, a successful business that in the end lands him in hot water.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Åke SandgrenDirector
- Stellan SkarsgårdFritiof Schütt
- Jesper SalénRoland Schütt
- Basia FrydmanZipa Schütt
- Niclas OlundBertil Schütt
- Ernst-Hugo JäregårdTeacher Lundin
- Reine BrynolfssonHinke Bergegren
- Frida HallgrenMargit
- Axel DübergInspector Gissle
- Ing-Marie CarlssonKarin Adamsson
- Ernst GüntherPrincipal
- Roland HedlundSchool janitor
- Tomas NorströmBoxing Trainer
Details
- Released
- 24 September 1993
- Original title
- Kådisbellan
- Country
- Denmark, Sweden
- Written by
- Åke Sandgren, Roland Schütt
- Box office
- $308K
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What The Slingshot is based on
The Slingshot is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Slingshot: quick answers
Is The Slingshot worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Slingshot?
The Slingshot runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Slingshot have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Slingshot. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Slingshot parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Slingshot yet.
Which OTT platform is The Slingshot on?
The Slingshot isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Slingshot?
If you liked The Slingshot, try Boy A, Joe the King, Cop.
Who directed The Slingshot?
The Slingshot (1993) was directed by Åke Sandgren and stars Stellan Skarsgård, Jesper Salén, Basia Frydman.
What is The Slingshot based on?
The Slingshot is adapted from a novel.