Karius and Baktus

Karius and Baktus

Directed by Ivo Caprino

Produced by Caprino Filmcenter a/s

195515 min7.0 / 10

A whimsical, mid-century puppet animation that uses mischievous tooth trolls and dental hygiene as a playful vehicle for teaching children about brushing and healthy habits.

The little tooth trolls Karius and Baktus tries to persuade Jens not to brush his teeth, and their picking holes in his teeth can go on as planned. If the mother's plea to Jens is winning, the happy days of white bread and syrup is over.

Questions people ask

  • Is Karius and Baktus easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Does Karius and Baktus end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Karius and Baktus sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Karius and Baktus violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Karius and Baktus scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

55/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity29

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise71

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Karius and Baktus

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Karius and Baktus

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Karius and Baktus, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Karius and Baktus, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Karius and Baktus, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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