Best Norwegian family movies

The Crossing (2020)

One day, just before Christmas in 1942, Gerda's and Otto's parents are arrested for being part of the Norwegian resistance movement during the Second World War, leaving the siblings on their own. Following the arrest, they discover two Jewish children, Sarah and Daniel, hidden in a secret cupboard in their basement at home. It is now up to Gerda and Otto to finish what their parents started: To help Sarah and Daniel flee from the Nazis cross the border to neutral Sweden and reunite them with their parents.

Frida - Straight from the Heart (1991)

Frida, aged 13, has discovered a book by psychoanalyst Erich Fromm called "The art of loving". Using it as a reference she sets out to better the love lives of her family and friends. But love works in mysterious ways...

The Ten Lives of Titanic the Cat (2007)

A young girl finds excitement over the prospect of an ocean cruise, suddenly offset by a series of bizarre visions.

Operation Shadowman (2018)

Mysterious holes in the ground appear during the night, causing Oliver's bicycle to be destroyed. Who made these holes and why? The child detectives Tiril and Oliver will have to be as smart as Sherlock Holmes to find out.

Monocerus (2008)

Sarah Good is a 14 year old American girl and a talented show jumper. Therefore, no one understands why she suddenly loses control of her horse at a show, and badly injures herself. Sarah herself knows why she fell. In the middle of her jump she had a vision of her long lost grandmother Gudrun Schillingmeyer saying good bye. At the same time an old lady is put to rest in Norway. Gudrun lived a long and colored life. Now she follows her daughter Svanhild to her final resting place. What is the connection with Sarah's fear of horses? Sarah knows that she has to get back on her horse, but how? She will find her answer in a remote part of Norway.

Orps: The Movie (2009)

A fiendish conductor takes over a school band. She eliminates five musicians who then form their own ensemble. With the help of their former conductor, the new band enters The Norwegian Championship against their old band.

The Beast of Beauty (2003)

Lotte and her father moves in with Kristin, a former beauty queen, and her daughter, Vendela. Kristin is grooming Vendela to win the Little Miss Norway contest, and as a result both girls get more and more preoccupied with their looks. When Lotte is allowed to participate in the contest, it soon becomes clear that being too vain can be a frightening experience.

Three Wishes for Cinderella (2021)

Popelka, a resourceful and independent young girl, is a servant in her stepmother's house and confides in her closest friend the owl. When she comes across three magical acorns, she's granted a single wish for each one of them.

Iris (2024)

Iris, a mischievous and imaginative young girl, encounters a toddler who has ventured away from his parents, setting off a road movie filled with pills, cash, and a unicorn.

Svampe (1990)

During the Summer while his parents are busy with work, a nine year old boy slips into a fantasy world to entertain himself. A world of strange adults, talking birds and magic. On his quest travelling involves steam engines and handcars.

Kristian And fra Herli Land (2008)

Casper and Emma: Best Friends (2013)

Casper is reluctant to start at a new daycare, but when he arrives he meets Emma who has a stuffed animal that can come to life. From that day Casper and Emma are best friends.

Casper and Emma's Winter Vacation (2014)

The two best friends Casper and Emma goes on a cabin holiday for skiing fun. Tough guy Petter is a good skier, and Casper thinks Emma likes him more. Maybe he can prove himself if he competes in a ski jumping competition?

Casper and Emma's Wonderful Christmas (2014)

Casper and Emma are looking forward to Christmas! Will Santa Claus visit Petra this year, or will he leave the presents outside her door, like he usually does?

Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by (2012)

Casper and Emma on Safari (2015)

The two best friends Casper and Emma travel to Africa with Emma's mom, grandfather and their faithful companions Miss Bunny and Lion Cub. There they meet the five-year-old Tiri and her stuffed animal Turte. They take their new friends on a safari, and on the trip they find Leo, a lion cub that's lost its mom.

Kaptein Sabeltann og jakten på den magiske diamant (2002)

En liten gutt er på flukt gjennom jungelen. Marco heter han og er Pinkys lillebror. Pinky og Sunniva har dratt av sted for å prøve å finne ham. Samtidig har selveste Kaptein Sabeltann seilt fra Det Usynlige Land. I årevis har han vært på jakt etter Den Magiske Diamant. Nå fører ryktene ham til Shangri La, en avsidesliggende sydhavsstrand. Inne i jungelen, på den andre siden av hengebroene, lurer en livsfarlig fiende, nemlig Maga Kahn, jungelens onde fyrste, og hans dronning Sirikit. Det er duket for en nervepirrende duell.

Christmas on Cobbler Street (2023)

It's just before Christmas, and Stine (9) arrives in Cobbler street all by herself. There she seeks shelter at Shoemaker Andersen's place, a grumpy old man who just wants to be left alone. Their meeting changes everything for the both of them.

Casper and Emma Go Hiking (2017)

During the autumn holidays, Casper and Emma are going on an exciting camping adventure in the Norwegian wilderness, but when Casper plays matchmaker there is bound to be trouble!

Lars is LOL (2023)

Amanda is reluctantly tasked with taking care of her new classmate, Lars, who has Down syndrome. To her surprise, Amanda and Lars develop a unique friendship. But in her struggle to fit in, Amanda ends up betraying Lars. Can Amanda find the courage to stand out and be true to herself?

The Tough Guys (2013)

11-year old Modulf thinks he is a super hero. Every day he is bullied by the toughest guys at school. And that's fine. Because if Modulf is the one being bullied, the other children won't be. Lise, a new girl in class, does not agree with Modulf's theories. She cares, and creates havoc in the ranks - and suddenly she is the one who must be saved.

Buddy (2014)

Kent only has his buddy Thomas, but that doesn't mean he is a good friend for that reason. But today something happens that will change their relationship forever.

Ole Aleksander Filibom-bom-bom (1998)

Ole Aleksander leker i gangen, og forstyrrer mor som vasker ved å ringe på døren. Han får sin egen nøkkel, men det byr bare på flere forviklinger. Forteller: Anne-Cath. Vestly.

Only Clouds Move the Stars (1998)

Eleven year old Maria has lost her little brother to cancer. Having disappeared into herself, her mother is no longer there for Maria and her father struggles to keep the family together. Maria meets Jacob, who is the same age as she, but with a completely different attitude. Jacob is outgoing, exciting, funny and has wisdom way beyond his tender years. He gradually pulls Maria out of her shell and enables her to come to decisions which will affect her entire life.

Misa Mi (2003)

When her mother died, 10 year old girl Misa's world stopped. And when her father, along with his new girlfriend, wants to spend the summer in the Swedish province Skåne, she refuses to go with them. Misa's father reluctantly agrees that she can stay with her grandmother in Arjeplog over the summer instead. In the deep forest of northern Sweden, Misa find more than she ever could imagine; she meets a wolf with cubs that Misa develop a deep and strange connection with. But the wolf spreads fear in the small village and someone has hired a poacher to kill it and her cubs...

Grandma and the Eight Children (1977)

The eight children Maren, Martin, Marte, Mads, Mona, Milly, Mina and Morten Minstemann, live with their parents in a tiny apartment in the city. Grandmother lives in the country side, but one day she comes to town for a visit. Everything is new and unusual for her, and she doesn't act like other people in the city. However, the children helps her out and they go for a trolley ride. When it's time for Grandmother to go back home she has no money for the train ticket. She spent her money on kitchen supplies, and now the children tries to come up with a plan to get her home. Easier said than done

Casper and Emma Go Treasure Hunting (2018)

Casper and Emma spends their summer holiday at Emma's family cabin. They find a chest that Emma's grandfather buried on the beach when he was young. It contains a treasure map that will lead them to a hidden treasure.

Little Grey Fergie: The Secret of the Farm (2004)

Little Grey Fergie moves to a new farm with his friends. On the new farm they’re going to have such a good time! But things don’t turn out as they planned.

Kamilla and the Thief (1988)

Kamilla and the Thief (Kamilla og Tyven) is a Norwegian family movie from 1988 directed by Grete Salomonsen and produced by her husband Odd Hynnekleiv. The movie is an adaption from a Norwegian children's novel by Kari Vinje, and is the first feature film of renowned Norwegian actor Dennis Storhøi and also stars '80s pop idol Morten Harket in a minor role. Kamilla and the Thief was a huge success in Norway, selling half a million tickets (in a country of 4.5 million people). It was so popular that a sequel was made, Kamilla and the Thief II, which was released the year after. In 2005 both movies were digitally restored and released on DVD.

Fia og klovnene (2003)