Autumn Sonata (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1978, Autumn Sonata is a drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. After a seven-year absence, Charlotte Andergast travels to Sweden to reunite with her daughter Eva. The pair have a troubled relationship: Charlotte sacrificed the responsibilities of motherhood for a career as a classical pianist. Over an emotional night, the pair reopen the wounds of the past. Charlotte gets another shock when she finds out that her mentally impaired daughter, Helena, is out of the asylum and living with Eva.
Who’s in it. Autumn Sonata stars Ingrid Bergman as Charlotte Andergast, Liv Ullmann as Eva, Lena Nyman as Helena and Halvar Björk as Viktor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Autumn Sonata sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max 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 Autumn Sonata page.
If you liked it. Fans of Autumn Sonata tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Autumn Sonata (1978)?
- In US, Autumn Sonata is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and 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 Autumn Sonata worth watching?
- Autumn Sonata holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Autumn Sonata?
- Autumn Sonata stars Ingrid Bergman, Liv Ullmann, Lena Nyman, Halvar Björk and Marianne Aminoff.
- When was Autumn Sonata released?
- Autumn Sonata was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.