Eva (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1948, Eva is a drama film directed by Gustaf Molander, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Marine Bo Fredriksson is travelling home on a leave. He reminisce about an accident he caused as a 12-year old which killed a young girl, an event that has made him feel revulsion for death. Back home he meets Eva, a girl he fancies and they move together to Stockholm to start a life together.
Who’s in it. Eva stars Birger Malmsten as Bo Fredriksson, Eva Stiberg as Eva, Eva Dahlbeck as Susanne Bolin and Stig Olin as Göran Bolin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Eva has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eva page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eva tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eva (1948)?
- In US, Eva is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Eva worth watching?
- Eva 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 Eva?
- Eva stars Birger Malmsten, Eva Stiberg, Eva Dahlbeck, Stig Olin and Åke Claesson.
- When was Eva released?
- Eva was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.
