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A Doll's House (1973): cast, story & where to watch

1973 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1973, A Doll's House is a drama film directed by Joseph Losey, running about 106 minutes.

What it’s about. Nora Helmer lives a quiet life with her husband, Torvald, in a small Norwegian town. While he works diligently at a bank, she looks after their children. But Torvald doesn't know that several years ago, when he was very ill and she was desperate for money, Nora forged a loan document and has been secretly working to pay the money back ever since. The arrival of her friend Kristine prompts Nora to re-evaluate her life and confront Torvald.

Who’s in it. A Doll's House stars Jane Fonda as Nora Helmer, Edward Fox as Nils Krogstad, David Warner as Torvald Helmer and Trevor Howard as Dr. Rank, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, A Doll's House has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM Plus and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Doll's House page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Doll's House (1973)?
In US, A Doll's House is available to stream on MGM Plus and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is A Doll's House worth watching?
A Doll's House holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A Doll's House?
A Doll's House stars Jane Fonda, Edward Fox, David Warner, Trevor Howard and Delphine Seyrig.
When was A Doll's House released?
A Doll's House was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.