A Guest Is Coming (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1947, A Guest Is Coming is a drama and mystery film directed by Arne Mattsson, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. It's Christmas. The owner of an old mansion decides to tell his family he's going to sell it. The following morning he's found murdered.
Who’s in it. A Guest Is Coming stars Sture Lagerwall as Georg Essman, Karl-Arne Holmsten as Ragnar af Ernstam, Erik 'Bullen' Berglund as Urban af Ernstam and Naima Wifstrand as Doris af Ernstam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, A Guest Is Coming has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Guest Is Coming page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Guest Is Coming tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Guest Is Coming (1947)?
- In GB, A Guest Is Coming is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Guest Is Coming worth watching?
- A Guest Is Coming holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Guest Is Coming?
- A Guest Is Coming stars Sture Lagerwall, Karl-Arne Holmsten, Erik 'Bullen' Berglund, Naima Wifstrand and Gerd Hagman.
- When was A Guest Is Coming released?
- A Guest Is Coming was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.