The Banquet (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1948, The Banquet is a drama film directed by Hasse Ekman, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. As his 60th birthday approaches, Jacob grows concerned that none of his sons are capable of running his company.
Who’s in it. The Banquet stars Ernst Eklund as Jacob Cotten, Elsa Carlsson as Agnes Cotten, Sture Lagerwall as Pierre Cotten and Eva Henning as Victoria "Vica" Cotten, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Banquet 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 The Banquet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Banquet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Banquet (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Banquet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Banquet worth watching?
- The Banquet holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Banquet?
- The Banquet stars Ernst Eklund, Elsa Carlsson, Sture Lagerwall, Eva Henning and Sven Lindberg.
- When was The Banquet released?
- The Banquet was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.