Hocus Pocus, Alfie Atkins! (2013)
A charming Scandinavian animated film about a seven-year-old boy, his imaginary friend, and a heartfelt quest to convince Dad to get a dog.
Hocus Pocus, Alfie Atkins! - Movie Information
- Original Title: Hokus pokus Albert Åberg
- Release Year: 2013
- Directed by: Torill Kove
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Animation, Family
- Runtime: 1h 12m
- Original Language: Norwegian
- Spoken Languages: Norwegian
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 23, 2013 (Sweden - Btl), April 2, 2015 (Germany - 0)
- Alternative Titles: Hokus Pokus Willi Wiberg (DE), Hocus Pocus met Alfons Alfrink (NL), Hokus pokus Alfons Åberg (SE), Hokus-pokus, Albercie Albertsonie (PL), Hokkus Pokkus Mikko Mallikas (FI)
- Production Companies: Maipo Film, A. Film Production, SVT, Eyeworks Sweden
- Production Countries: Denmark, Norway, Sweden
Hocus Pocus, Alfie Atkins! - Plot
Seven year old Albert has an imaginary best friend, and thinks he is old enough to get a dog. Dad doesn't agree. Will getting to know a magician help convince dad?
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Hocus Pocus, Alfie Atkins! - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Torill Kove
Main Cast
- Henrik Forsbak Langfeldt
- Kim Haugen
- Hallvard Lydvo
- Linnea Aksnes-Pehrson
- Fredrik M. Frafjord
- Emily Hammer
- Erlend Sem Hartgen
- Edvard Botterli Udnæs
- Inger Teien
- Haakon Forsbak Langfeldt
Writers
- Hans Åke Gabrielsson
- Tora Berg
Producers
- Kristin Ulseth
Hocus Pocus, Alfie Atkins! - FAQs
What is Hocus Pocus, Alfie Atkins! about?
Hocus Pocus, Alfie Atkins! follows seven-year-old Albert, a boy with a vivid imagination and an imaginary best friend, who desperately wants a dog. His dad isn't convinced. When a magician enters the picture, Albert sees a golden opportunity to change his father's mind in this warm Scandinavian animated tale.
Who voices Albert in Hocus Pocus, Alfie Atkins!?
Henrik Forsbak Langfeldt provides the voice of Albert, also known as Skybert, in the film. He's joined by Kim Haugen as Dad and Hallvard Lydvo as the Magician, with Linnea Aksnes-Pehrson, Fredrik M. Frafjord, and Emily Hammer rounding out the young cast of characters.
Who directed Hocus Pocus, Alfie Atkins!?
Torill Kove directed Hocus Pocus, Alfie Atkins! — a fitting choice given her celebrated background in Scandinavian animation. Kove is an Academy Award-winning filmmaker known for her distinctive, warmly drawn animated shorts, and she brings that same gentle sensibility to this feature-length family story.
Is Hocus Pocus, Alfie Atkins! based on a book?
Yes! Alfie Atkins — known in Swedish as Alfons Åberg — is a beloved children's book character created by Swedish author and illustrator Gunilla Bergström. The series has been a Scandinavian childhood staple since the 1970s, and the film draws on that rich literary tradition to bring Albert's imaginative world to the screen.
What languages is Hocus Pocus, Alfie Atkins! in?
The film was originally produced in Norwegian. It's a Scandinavian co-production involving Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, which is reflected in its multilingual release history across the region. Dubbed and subtitled versions have been released in several other languages, including German, Dutch, Finnish, and Polish.
When was Hocus Pocus, Alfie Atkins! released?
Hocus Pocus, Alfie Atkins! had its initial release on August 23, 2013, in Sweden. It later opened in Germany on April 2, 2015. The film was a co-production between Maipo Film, A. Film Production, SVT, and Eyeworks Sweden, reflecting its broad Scandinavian roots.
How long is Hocus Pocus, Alfie Atkins!?
Hocus Pocus, Alfie Atkins! runs for 72 minutes — just over an hour. That makes it a perfectly sized watch for young children and families, long enough to tell a complete and satisfying story without overstaying its welcome for little ones with shorter attention spans.
What are similar movies to Hocus Pocus, Alfie Atkins!?
If you enjoy Hocus Pocus, Alfie Atkins!, you might also like See Spot Run, The Incredible Journey, or PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie for family-friendly animal adventures. For more character-driven animated stories with heart, Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front and An American Rhapsody offer similarly warm, imaginative viewing experiences.
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