Spring of Joy (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1993, Spring of Joy is a drama film directed by Richard Hobert, running about 89 minutes. “A joyful comedy about the lucky 90's” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This is story about an elderly man who's wife has just passed away. He is carrying her remains in an antique vase for burial at their cottage in the country. The story relates the trip of the old man, his son, a middle aged rock singer who lives a bohemian life in an old bus, and the son's young girl friend (Catti). Many comical mishaps and adventures befall them (and the urn) on the way to the cottage, where the story has a surprise ending. On a deeper level, the story is about the relationships between the three main characters and how they change during the journey.
Who’s in it. Spring of Joy stars Sven Lindberg as Ragnar Persson, Göran Stangertz as Mick Pierson, Camilla Lundén as Catti and Helena Brodin as Ellen Persson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Spring of Joy 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 Spring of Joy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spring of Joy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spring of Joy (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spring of Joy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spring of Joy worth watching?
- Spring of Joy holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spring of Joy?
- Spring of Joy stars Sven Lindberg, Göran Stangertz, Camilla Lundén, Helena Brodin and Gunvor Pontén.
- When was Spring of Joy released?
- Spring of Joy was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.