Fanny and Alexander
Summary: Two young Swedish children in the 1900s experience the many comedies and tragedies of their lively and affectionate theatrical family, the Ekdahls.
Runtime: 3 h 08 min
MPAA: R
Language: Swedish
Movie budget: $ 6,000,000
Domestic: $ 6,783,304
International: $ 15,813
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