Fanny and Alexander (1982)
Original title: Fanny och Alexander
Fanny and Alexander is a 1982 Swedish-language fantasy movie directed by Ingmar Bergman, with a running time of 3h 8m. It stars Pernilla Allwin, Bertil Guve and Jan Malmsjö.
As children in the loving Ekdahl family, Fanny and Alexander enjoy a happy life with their parents, who run a theater company. After their father dies unexpectedly, however, the siblings end up in a joyless home when their mother, Emilie, marries a stern bishop. The bleak situation gradually grows worse as the bishop becomes more controlling, but dedicated relatives make a valiant attempt to aid Emilie, Fanny and Alexander.
Quick answers
What is Fanny and Alexander about?
As children in the loving Ekdahl family, Fanny and Alexander enjoy a happy life with their parents, who run a theater company. After their father dies unexpectedly, however, the siblings end up in a joyless home when their mother, Emilie, marries a stern bishop. The bleak situation gradually grows worse as the bishop becomes more controlling, but dedicated relatives make a valiant attempt to aid Emilie, Fanny and Alexander.
When was Fanny and Alexander released?
Fanny and Alexander was released on 17 December 1982.
How long is Fanny and Alexander?
Fanny and Alexander runs 3h 8m.
Who made Fanny and Alexander?
Fanny and Alexander was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Where can I watch Fanny and Alexander?
Fanny and Alexander is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Plex and Shout! Factory TV.
Where to watch Fanny and Alexander
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free with ads: Plex, Shout! Factory TV, Tubi TV
Cast
- Pernilla Allwin as Fanny Ekdahl
- Bertil Guve as Alexander Ekdahl
- Jan Malmsjö as Bishop Edvard Vergerus
- Ewa Fröling as Emilie Ekdahl
- Gunn Wållgren as Helena Ekdahl
- Börje Ahlstedt as Carl Ekdahl
- Anna Bergman as Hanna Schwartz
- Kristina Adolphson as Siri
- Erland Josephson as Isak Jacobi
- Mats Bergman as Aron Retzinsky
- Jarl Kulle as Gustav Adolf Ekdahl
- Allan Edwall as Oscar Ekdahl