To Joy (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1950, To Joy is a drama, romance and music film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. After discovering that his wife has been killed in an accident, Stig looks back on their relationship, beginning with when he and Marta were starting out as violinists together in an orchestra overseen by conductor Sönderby.
Who’s in it. To Joy stars Maj-Britt Nilsson as Marta Olsson, Stig Olin as Stig Eriksson, Birger Malmsten as Marcel and John Ekman as Mikael Bro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, To Joy has been warmly received by audiences.
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 To Joy page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Joy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To Joy (1950)?
- In US, To Joy 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 To Joy worth watching?
- To Joy holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in To Joy?
- To Joy stars Maj-Britt Nilsson, Stig Olin, Birger Malmsten, John Ekman and Margit Carlqvist.
- When was To Joy released?
- To Joy was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.