Winter Light (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1963, Winter Light is a drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. A Swedish pastor fails a loving woman, a suicidal fisherman and God.
Who’s in it. Winter Light stars Gunnar Björnstrand as Tomas Ericsson, Ingrid Thulin as Märta Lundberg, Gunnel Lindblom as Karin Persson and Max von Sydow as Jonas Persson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Winter Light has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Winter Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of Winter Light tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Winter Light (1963)?
- In US, Winter Light is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Winter Light worth watching?
- Winter Light holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Winter Light?
- Winter Light stars Gunnar Björnstrand, Ingrid Thulin, Gunnel Lindblom, Max von Sydow and Allan Edwall.
- When was Winter Light released?
- Winter Light was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.