Storm (1960): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1960, Storm is a drama and tv movie film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 91 minutes.

What it’s about. An elderly gentleman lives alone with his maid Louise. He spends his days chatting with the confectioner who lives and works downstairs, playing chess with his brother Karl Fredrick, and content with his memories. His young wife Gerda ran out on him five years ago, taking their young daughter with her. Now, unbeknownst to the gentleman, she’s back… and living in the upstairs apartment with the child and her new husband. When Gerda finally faces the man, sparks will fly and old wounds will be reopened. Bergman's TV adaptation of August Strindberg's play "Storm" was presented on the 111th anniversary of the author's birth. The production was also shown in Denmark and Norway and received glowing reviews. Bergman was celebrated as an outstanding TV director and was praised for his tact and sympathy in depicting old age, his superior lighting and fine camera work as well as his understanding of the medium in his use of close-ups.

Who’s in it. Storm stars Uno Henning as Elderly Gentleman, Mona Malm as Louise, John Elfström as Confectioner and Ingvar Kjellson as Karl Fredrick, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Storm 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 Storm page.

If you liked it. Fans of Storm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.