The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking (1988)

5.9G91 minDirector: Ken Annakin

1988 film by Ken Annakin

The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking is a 1988 musical adventure film written and directed by Ken Annakin, based on the Pippi Longstocking book series by Astrid Lindgren. It is a Swedish-German-American joint venture produced by Columbia Pictures, Longstocking Productions, and Svensk Filmindustri. While the title suggests a continuation of previous entries, it is in fact a new telling of the original story.

Filmed in Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island and at soundstages in Jacksonville, Florida, the film premiered on March 8, 1988, in Tokyo, before it was released on July 29 in the United States and September 9 in Sweden. It received mixed reviews upon release and became a financial failure. It was Annakin's last finished feature film before he died on April 22, 2009.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking about?
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking (1988) — After her father's ship is carried off by a sudden storm, the spunky Pippi Longstocking is stranded with her horse, Alfonso, and monkey, Mr. Nilsson, and takes up residence in the old family home, which is thought by neighborhood children to be haunted. Soon, two children, Tommy
Is The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking scary?
Content rating: G. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.