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Karlsson on the Roof

Series Overview

Karlsson's grandmother is the world's best racing driver and Karlsson is not so bad either. Kaxige Kirre challenges Karlsson in a box car race. Now it is up to Karlsson and Lillebror to build a really fast car so that they can give Kirre what he can stand. Little brother has made a kite at school that he wants to test fly with Bosse. Just this day, it blows a lot so the dragon wears itself out and sticks out into the sky.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
SVT1
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 4 Episodes

Air Date Window

1976 – 1976

Premiered: Sun, Apr 18, 1976

Created By
Astrid LindgrenAstrid Lindgren

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, May 9, 1976

Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Olle Hellbom

Screenplay & Story

Astrid Lindgren

Original Score & Music

Georg Riedel

Director of Photography

Lasse Björne

Film Editing

Jan Persson

Producers

Olle Nordemar

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Astrid Lindgren

Department Leadership Roster

Olle Hellbom

Olle Hellbom

Director

Astrid Lindgren

Astrid Lindgren

Writer

Georg Riedel

Georg Riedel

Original Music Composer

Lasse Björne

Lasse Björne

Director of Photography

Jan Persson

Editor

Stig Limér

Production Design

Inger Pehrsson

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)0

FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Karlsson on the Roof.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Karlsson on the Roof

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What is Karlsson on the Roof about?

Karlsson's grandmother is the world's best racing driver and Karlsson is not so bad either. Kaxige Kirre challenges Karlsson in a box car race. Now it is up to Karlsson and Lillebror to build a really fast car so that they can give Kirre what he can stand. Little brother has made a kite at school that he wants to test fly with Bosse. Just this day, it blows a lot so the dragon wears itself out and sticks out into the sky.

How many seasons does Karlsson on the Roof have?

Karlsson on the Roof comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Karlsson on the Roof?

Key cast members in Karlsson on the Roof include Catrin Westerlund, Lars Söderdahl, Mats Wikström, Stig Ossian Ericson, Staffan Hallerstam.

Who created or directed Karlsson on the Roof?

Karlsson on the Roof was developed and directed by Olle Hellbom.