The Soul Keeper (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2003, The Soul Keeper is a drama, romance and history film directed by Roberto Faenza, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Zurich, 1905. 19-year-old Russian Sabina Spielrein is put by her parents in a psychiatric hospital, suffering from a severe form of hysteria and refusing to eat. A compassionate doctor, Carl Gustav Jung, takes her under his care and, for the first time, experiments with the psychoanalytical method of his teacher Sigmund Freud. Thus is born a sweeping story of love and passion, of body and soul, soaring to the utmost heights, but also plunging to the darkest depths of the 20th century.

Who’s in it. The Soul Keeper stars Iain Glen as Carl Jung, Emilia Fox as Sabina Spielrein, Craig Ferguson as Richard Fraser and Caroline Ducey as Marie Franquin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Soul Keeper 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 Soul Keeper page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Soul Keeper tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Soul Keeper (2003)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Soul Keeper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Soul Keeper worth watching?
The Soul Keeper holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Soul Keeper?
The Soul Keeper stars Iain Glen, Emilia Fox, Craig Ferguson, Caroline Ducey and Jane Alexander.
When was The Soul Keeper released?
The Soul Keeper was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.