Wild Strawberries (1957)
Original title: Smultronstället
Wild Strawberries is a 1957 Swedish-language drama movie directed by Ingmar Bergman, with a running time of 1h 31m. It stars Victor Sjöström, Bibi Andersson and Ingrid Thulin.
Crotchety retired doctor Isak Borg travels from Stockholm to Lund, Sweden, with his pregnant and unhappy daughter-in-law, Marianne, in order to receive an honorary degree from his alma mater. Along the way, they encounter a series of hitchhikers, each of whom causes the elderly doctor to muse upon the pleasures and failures of his own life. These include the vivacious young Sara, a dead ringer for the doctor's own first love.
Quick answers
What is Wild Strawberries about?
Crotchety retired doctor Isak Borg travels from Stockholm to Lund, Sweden, with his pregnant and unhappy daughter-in-law, Marianne, in order to receive an honorary degree from his alma mater. Along the way, they encounter a series of hitchhikers, each of whom causes the elderly doctor to muse upon the pleasures and failures of his own life. These include the vivacious young Sara, a dead ringer for the doctor's own first love.
When was Wild Strawberries released?
Wild Strawberries was released on 28 August 1957.
How long is Wild Strawberries?
Wild Strawberries runs 1h 31m.
Who made Wild Strawberries?
Wild Strawberries was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Where can I watch Wild Strawberries?
Wild Strawberries is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Kanopy and Amazon Video.
Where to watch Wild Strawberries
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free: Kanopy
Cast
- Victor Sjöström as Professor Isak Borg
- Bibi Andersson as Sara
- Ingrid Thulin as Marianne
- Gunnar Björnstrand as Evald
- Jullan Kindahl as Agda
- Folke Sundquist as Anders
- Björn Bjelfvenstam as Viktor
- Naima Wifstrand as Isak's Mother
- Gunnel Broström as Mrs. Alman
- Gertrud Fridh as Karin, Isak's Wife
- Sif Ruud as Aunt Olga
- Gunnar Sjöberg as Alman