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Karlsson on the Roof

5.919741h 39mMovieFamily

Svante is a young boy who lives with his family in a Stockholm apartment. One day he meets Karlsson, a chubby little man in the prime of his life, who can fly using a propeller on his back and who lives in his little house on the roof.

DirectorOlle Hellbom
WriterAstrid Lindgren
ProducerOlle Nordemar

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 4 other countries

Karlsson on the Roof isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Olle Hellbom

LSLars Söderdahl
Lars Söderdahl
Svante Svantesson, kallas Lillebror
MWMats Wikström
Mats Wikström
Karlsson
CWCatrin Westerlund
Catrin Westerlund
Mother
SEStig Ossian Ericson
Stig Ossian Ericson
Father
SH
Staffan Hallerstam
Bosse
BN
Britt-Marie Näsholm
Bettan
NLNils Lagergren
Nils Lagergren
Krister
MS
Maria Selander
Gunilla
PK
Pär Kjellin
Pelle
JCJanne 'Loffe' Carlsson
Janne 'Loffe' Carlsson
Fille
GW
Gösta Wälivaara
Rulle
CECatti Edfeldt
Catti Edfeldt
Woman with flowers

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Karlsson on the Roof — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Karlsson on the Roof?

Karlsson on the Roof isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Denmark, Finland and Norway and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Karlsson on the Roof on Netflix?

No, Karlsson on the Roof is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Karlsson on the Roof on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Karlsson on the Roof isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Karlsson on the Roof for free?

Karlsson on the Roof isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.