

Matti and Sami and the Three Biggest Mistakes in the Universe
2018, German. Directed by Stefan Westerwelle.
Matti is 11 years old and dreams of a family vacation in his father’s native country, Finland. He manages to get what he wants by telling a whopping lie. But once they get there, Matti, his younger brother Sami and his parents find themselves without a place to stay, no money and no car in the middle of Finnish wilderness. Only a miracle can save them – or Uncle Jussi, who has been struggling to compete with Matti’s father his whole life. This movie based on Salah Naoura’s award-winning children book offers entertainment for people of all ages.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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Details
- Released
- 19 April 2018
- Original title
- Matti & Sami und die drei grössten Fehler des Universums
- Country
- Finland, Germany
- Written by
- Stefan Westerwelle, Ingo Schuenemann
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What Matti and Sami and the Three Biggest Mistakes in the Universe is based on
Matti and Sami and the Three Biggest Mistakes in the Universe is adapted from a children's book.
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Matti and Sami and the Three Biggest Mistakes in the Universe: quick answers
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How long is Matti and Sami and the Three Biggest Mistakes in the Universe?
Matti and Sami and the Three Biggest Mistakes in the Universe runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Matti and Sami and the Three Biggest Mistakes in the Universe have a post-credits scene?
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Matti and Sami and the Three Biggest Mistakes in the Universe parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Matti and Sami and the Three Biggest Mistakes in the Universe on?
Matti and Sami and the Three Biggest Mistakes in the Universe isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 April 2018. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Matti and Sami and the Three Biggest Mistakes in the Universe?
If you liked Matti and Sami and the Three Biggest Mistakes in the Universe, try Lassie Come Home, White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf, Bookworm.
Who directed Matti and Sami and the Three Biggest Mistakes in the Universe?
Matti and Sami and the Three Biggest Mistakes in the Universe (2018) was directed by Stefan Westerwelle and stars Mikke Rasch, Nick Holaschke, Sabine Timoteo.
What is Matti and Sami and the Three Biggest Mistakes in the Universe based on?
Matti and Sami and the Three Biggest Mistakes in the Universe is adapted from a children's book.