ABBA: The Movie
Seen it?1977 | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Music, Documentary
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and the curious.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
A radio DJ in pursuit of an exclusive interview follows ABBA during their mega-successful tour of Australia.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 30K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lasse Hallström
- Agnetha FältskogAgnetha Fältskog
- Anni-Frid LyngstadAnni-Frid Lyngstad
- Björn UlvaeusBjörn Ulvaeus
- Benny AnderssonBenny Andersson
- Robert HughesAshley Wallace, the disc Jockey
- Tom OliverBodyguard / Bartender / Taxi Driver
- Bruce BarryRadio Station Manager
- Stig AndersonABBA Manager
- Calvin CrossFeatured Fan
- Ivar DahlbomFeatured Fan