Flames in the Dark (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1942, Flames in the Dark is a drama film directed by Hasse Ekman, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Latin teacher Birger Sjögren at Ringsala boarding school threatens his possesive and chronically ill mother that he will get married. She gets a stroke and dies. Sjögren is affected by feelings of guilt, envy and hatred towards the surroundings. A series of mysterious fires have taken place around the school the last few months. One of the students has seen Sjögren setting fire to a barn. But can he convince the trusted biology teacher Nordmark, expert of the criminal mind?
Who’s in it. Flames in the Dark stars Edvin Adolphson as Rolf Nordmark, Stig Järrel as Birger Sjögren, Inga Tidblad as Eva Sjögren and Hugo Björne as Edvard Bergfelt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Flames in the Dark has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flames in the Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flames in the Dark tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flames in the Dark (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flames in the Dark change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Flames in the Dark worth watching?
- Flames in the Dark holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flames in the Dark?
- Flames in the Dark stars Edvin Adolphson, Stig Järrel, Inga Tidblad, Hugo Björne and Linnea Hillberg.
- When was Flames in the Dark released?
- Flames in the Dark was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.