The Apple War (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1971, The Apple War is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Tage Danielsson, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. A German businessman wants to buy land in southern Sweden for a gigantic amusement park, his new project called "Deutschneyland" (a wordplay of Deutschland and Disneyland). Some of the locals dislike the idea, including the magically talented Lindberg family, and work to frustrate the development plans.
Who’s in it. The Apple War stars Per Grundén as Jean Volkswagner, Gösta Ekman as Sten Wall, Sture Ericson as Larsson in Tofta and Ingvar Ottoson as Werner Affeman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Apple War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Apple War page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Apple War tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Apple War (1971)?
- In GB, The Apple War is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Apple War worth watching?
- The Apple War holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Apple War?
- The Apple War stars Per Grundén, Gösta Ekman, Sture Ericson, Ingvar Ottoson and Per Waldvik.
- When was The Apple War released?
- The Apple War was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.