Movie · 1979
Is You're Out of Your Mind, Mardie based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. You're Out of Your Mind, Mardie is based on the works Mardie to the Rescue by Astrid Lindgren (1976) and Madicken by Astrid Lindgren (1960).
Mardie to the Rescue is part of the Madicken series.
The movie was released in 1979.
The book behind You're Out of Your Mind, Mardie
Madicken: books by publication date
- Madicken (1960)
- Mardie to the Rescue (1976)
- The Runaway Sleigh Ride (1983)
- När Lisabet pillade in en ärta i näsan (1991)
- Jullov är ett bra påhitt, sa Madicken (1993)
Common questions
Is You're Out of Your Mind, Mardie based on a book?
Yes. You're Out of Your Mind, Mardie is based on the works Mardie to the Rescue by Astrid Lindgren (1976) and Madicken by Astrid Lindgren (1960).
Who wrote the book You're Out of Your Mind, Mardie is based on?
Mardie to the Rescue was written by Astrid Lindgren and first published in 1976.
Is Mardie to the Rescue part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Madicken series (2 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Mardie to the Rescue before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Astrid Lindgren's books
- Mio in the Land of Faraway (film, 1987)
- Pippi Longstocking (TV, 1969)
- Ronia, the Robber's Daughter (film, 1984)
- Ronja, the Robber's Daughter (TV, 2014)
- Pippi Longstocking (film, 1997)
- Junior and Karlsson (film, 1968)