A Ship to India (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1947, A Ship to India is a drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Sailor Johannes Blom returns to his home port, after seven years at sea, to find that Sally, the girl he has been thinking of while away, is completely despondent. Seven years earlier, obstreperous Alexander Blom, brings his mistress Sally to live with him, his wife Alice, son Johannes, and crew, aboard the salvage boat he captains. Amidst all the tensions on the small boat, Johannes and Sally fall in love with each other.
Who’s in it. A Ship to India stars Holger Löwenadler as Captain Alexander Blom, Anna Lindahl as Alice Blom, Birger Malmsten as Johannes Blom and Gertrud Fridh as Sally, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, A Ship to India has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Cultpix 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 Ship to India page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Ship to India tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Ship to India (1947)?
- In US, A Ship to India is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Cultpix, 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 Ship to India worth watching?
- A Ship to India holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Ship to India?
- A Ship to India stars Holger Löwenadler, Anna Lindahl, Birger Malmsten, Gertrud Fridh and Naemi Briese.