Himlaspelet (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film
Released in 1942, Himlaspelet is a drama film directed by Alf Sjöberg, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. "The Heavenly Play" - Mats Ersson is engaged to Marit and they plan to get married in the spring. But when the plague comes, the people accuse Marit of witchcraft. She is sentenced to death. Mats can not understand the divine justice and decides to go to paradise and ask God himself. It becomes a journey where he meets the prophets, king Solomon and finally God himself.
Who’s in it. Himlaspelet stars Rune Lindström as Mats Ersson, Eivor Landström as Marit Knutsdotter, Anders Henrikson as God and Holger Löwenadler as King Salomo, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Himlaspelet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Himlaspelet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Himlaspelet (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Himlaspelet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Himlaspelet?
- Himlaspelet stars Rune Lindström, Eivor Landström, Anders Henrikson, Holger Löwenadler and Gudrun Brost.
- When was Himlaspelet released?
- Himlaspelet was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.