Swedenhielms (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1935, Swedenhielms is a comedy and drama film directed by Gustaf Molander, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. The Swedenhielms is an old aristocratic family. The head of the family is professor Rolf Swedenhielm. His three children Bo, Julia and Rolf Jr also live in the house. They also have an excellent house maid, Boman. Because of the family's extravagance, they are heading for bankruptcy. But perhaps their problems would be solved if Rolf was awarded the Nobel Prize?
Who’s in it. Swedenhielms stars Gösta Ekman as Rolf Swedenhielm, Björn Berglund as Rolf Swedenhielm Jr., Håkan Westergren as Lieutenant Bo Swedenhielm and Tutta Rolf as Julia Swedenhielm, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Swedenhielms has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swedenhielms page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swedenhielms tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swedenhielms (1935)?
- In US, Swedenhielms is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Swedenhielms worth watching?
- Swedenhielms holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Swedenhielms?
- Swedenhielms stars Gösta Ekman, Björn Berglund, Håkan Westergren, Tutta Rolf and Ingrid Bergman.
- When was Swedenhielms released?
- Swedenhielms was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.