The Pleasure Garden (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1961, The Pleasure Garden is a comedy film directed by Alf Kjellin, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A small picturesque town at the turn of the century. The conservative views of the townspeople are shaken when they find out that the school teacher Franzén published his own poetry anonymously many years ago. At the same time he acknowledges his love affair with a waitress at the city hotel, Fanny. What is most upsetting is the fact that Fanny has a grownup daughter, Anna, with no known father. Could their poet teacher be the father although he and Fanny are not married?
Who’s in it. The Pleasure Garden stars Sickan Carlsson as Fanny, Gunnar Björnstrand as David Franzén, Stig Järrel as Ludvig Lundberg and Bibi Andersson as Anna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Pleasure Garden has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pleasure Garden page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pleasure Garden tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pleasure Garden (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pleasure Garden change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Pleasure Garden worth watching?
- The Pleasure Garden holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Pleasure Garden?
- The Pleasure Garden stars Sickan Carlsson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Stig Järrel, Bibi Andersson and Hjördis Petterson.
- When was The Pleasure Garden released?
- The Pleasure Garden was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.