491 (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1964, 491 is a drama film directed by Vilgot Sjöman, running about 102 minutes. “It is written that 490 times you can sin and be forgiven. This motion picture is about the 491st.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A study in forgiveness as oppression and goodness as provocation. Six youth criminals are chosen to participate in a social experiment where they are assigned to live together in a rundown apartment in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden. The six boys are being supervised by two forgiving and uneasy social workers. Their need to continue to commit petty crimes escalates out of boredom with the situation. One night they run into a young girl in trouble.
Who’s in it. 491 stars Lars Lind as Krister, Leif Nymark as Nisse, Stig Törnblom as Egon and Lars Hansson as Pyret, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, 491 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 491 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 491 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 491 (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 491 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 491 worth watching?
- 491 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 491?
- 491 stars Lars Lind, Leif Nymark, Stig Törnblom, Lars Hansson and Sven Algotsson.
- When was 491 released?
- 491 was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.