Thirst (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1949, Thirst is a drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. A needy couple in a bad marriage travel back to Stockholm after a trip to Italy. Meanwhile, a widow resists seductions from two different persons - her psychiatrist and a lesbian friend.
Who’s in it. Thirst stars Eva Henning as Rut, Birger Malmsten as Bertil, Birgit Tengroth as Viola and Hasse Ekman as Dr. Rosengren, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Thirst 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 Thirst page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thirst tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thirst (1949)?
- In US, Thirst 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 Thirst worth watching?
- Thirst holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thirst?
- Thirst stars Eva Henning, Birger Malmsten, Birgit Tengroth, Hasse Ekman and Mimi Nelson.
- When was Thirst released?
- Thirst was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.