A Lesson in Love (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1954, A Lesson in Love is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. After 15 years of marriage, David and Marianne have grown apart. David has had an affair with a patient of his and Marianne has got herself involved with her former lover Carl-Adam, who's also David's best friend. When she travels to Copenhagen to meet Carl-Adam, David takes the same train as she does, making it look coincidental. Spending time together remembering their past and talking about their future, they come to understand each other again, which leads to a reconciliation.
Who’s in it. A Lesson in Love stars Eva Dahlbeck as Marianne Erneman, Yvonne Lombard as Susanne Verin, Harriet Andersson as Nix, David and Marianne's daughter and Olof Winnerstrand as Henrik Erneman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, A Lesson in Love has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Lesson in Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Lesson in Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Lesson in Love (1954)?
- In US, A Lesson in Love is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Lesson in Love worth watching?
- A Lesson in Love holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Lesson in Love?
- A Lesson in Love stars Eva Dahlbeck, Yvonne Lombard, Harriet Andersson, Olof Winnerstrand and Gunnar Björnstrand.
- When was A Lesson in Love released?
- A Lesson in Love was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.