Junior and Karlson
1968, Russian. Directed by Boris Stepantsev.
A Soviet cult cartoon, so untypical for a Western viewer, especially, a little one. A boy named Malysh ("A Little One") suffers from solitude being the youngest of the three children in a Swedish family. The acute sense of solitude makes him desperately want a dog, but before he gets one, he "invents" a friend - the very Karlson who lives upon the roof. So typical for the Russian culture spirit of mischief, which is, actually, never punished, and the notion that relative welfare not necessarily means happiness made the book by Astrid Lindgren and its TV adaptations tremendously popular in the Soviet Union and nowadays Russia and vice versa - somewhat alienated to the Western reader and viewer (see User's comments below). However, both the book and the cartoon are truly universal - entertaining and funny for the children and thought-provoking and somewhat sad for grownups.
- Runtime
- 0h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 114 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 9 October 1968
- Original title
- Малыш и Карлсон
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Boris Larin, Astrid Lindgren
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What Junior and Karlson is based on
Junior and Karlson is based on Karlsson-on-the-Roof (1955) by Astrid Lindgren.
1955
Karlsson-on-the-Roof
By Astrid Lindgren
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Junior and Karlson: quick answers
What comes after Junior and Karlson?
Next in the series: Karlson Returns (1970).
Is Junior and Karlson worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 114 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Junior and Karlson?
Junior and Karlson runs 18 minutes (0h 18m).
Does Junior and Karlson have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Junior and Karlson. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Junior and Karlson parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Junior and Karlson yet.
Which OTT platform is Junior and Karlson on?
Junior and Karlson isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 October 1968. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Junior and Karlson?
If you liked Junior and Karlson, try Karlson Returns, Pets United, The Big Trip.
Who directed Junior and Karlson?
Junior and Karlson (1968) was directed by Boris Stepantsev and stars Vasiliy Livanov, Klara Rumyanova.
What is Junior and Karlson based on?
Junior and Karlson is based on Karlsson-on-the-Roof (1955) by Astrid Lindgren.