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Pippi Longstocking (1997)

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Reviews Counted:7

Fresh:3

Rotten:4

Average Rating:4.4/10

Runtime: 81 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: Pippi Longstocking, Astrid Lindgren's irrepressible, freckle-faced heroine, returns to wreak havoc on Mrs. Prysselius, Kling and Klang, her pals Annika and Tommy, and the rest of the denizens of... Pippi Longstocking, Astrid Lindgren's irrepressible, freckle-faced heroine, returns to wreak havoc on Mrs. Prysselius, Kling and Klang, her pals Annika and Tommy, and the rest of the denizens of her otherwise sleepy village in this feature-length, animated musical. [More]

Starring: Melissa Altro, Catherine O'Hara, Dave Thomas, Gordon Pinsent

Starring: Melissa Altro, Catherine O'Hara, Dave Thomas, Gordon Pinsent, Carole Pope

Director: Clive Smith

Director: Clive Smith
Story: Astrid Lindgren
Producer: Catharina Stackelberg, Hasmi Giakoumis, Merle-Anne Ridley, Waldemar Bergendahl, Michael Schaack
Composer: Anders Berglund

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Aug 2, 2005

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  • Get set for a hilarious, fun-filled adventure as one of the world's most enduring and beloved characters Pippi Longstocking, debuts in her first animated feature film. Inspired by Astrid Lindgren's timeless books and featuring a host of unforgettable songs, Pippi Longstocking is an instant classic that will knock the socks off your entire family!
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    02/21/08
    Cole Smithey
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    04/21/07
    Derek Adams
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    Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
    03/28/06
    Channel 4 Film

    True pigtail tale is still bad

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    10/23/04
    Steve Crum
    Steve Crum
    Kansas City Kansan

    Not even watchable. This freakish film defines "lowbrow."

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    04/30/03
    Alex Sandell
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    Long in the tooth, too.

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    08/21/02
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    Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
    06/05/02
    Boxoffice Magazine

    A spunky and entertaining animated film based on Astrid Lindgren's children's books.

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    02/26/02
    Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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