The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking

Between the endless list of sci-fi options, The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking on Crave and Starz Amazon Channel is the one that earns the time. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 83 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Tami Erin's performance is the anchor the more ambitious scenes need. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Crave.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking is worth clearing space for. What makes The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking work is that the ideas never crowd out the people having them. After her father's ship is carried off by a sudden storm, the spunky Pippi Longstocking is stranded with her horse, Alfonso,and her pet monkey, Mr. Neilson, and takes up residence in the old family home, which is thought by neighborhood children to be haunted. Soon, two children, Tommy and his sister Anika, venture into the house only to meet up with Pippi. The human element stays intact thanks to Tami Erin and David Seaman, who anchor every scene. It hit screens in 1988. The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking resists the temptation to explain everything, trusting the audience to sit with ambiguity. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For late-night viewing or a proper weekend binge, The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking fits the bill. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Tami Erin anchors it with a performance that makes the more abstract moments feel personal. If you have been burned by ambitious sci-fi before, this is the exception.

The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking was released in 1988, directed by Ken Annakin. The full 100-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.