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The Slingshot

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1993 | 102 min | Drama

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
It's in Swedish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Stockholm in the 1920s. Young Roland lives with his socialist father, Jewish mother and a boxing brother. His mother sells condoms illegally, and from them, Roland makes slingshots which he sells. His rebellious ways has gotten him the special attention of his school teacher, who always makes sure that Roland is punished. Roland also tries to make extra money by repairing bicycles, a successful business that in the end lands him in hot water.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $309K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 5K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Åke Sandgren

  • Stellan SkarsgårdFritiof Schütt
  • Jesper SalénRoland Schütt
  • Basia FrydmanZipa Schütt
  • Niclas OlundBertil Schütt
  • Ernst-Hugo JäregårdTeacher Lundin
  • Reine BrynolfssonHinke Bergegren
  • Frida HallgrenMargit
  • Axel DübergInspector Gissle
  • Ing-Marie CarlssonKarin Adamsson
  • Ernst GüntherPrincipal