Crisis (1946): cast, story & where to watch

1946 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1946, Crisis is a drama and romance film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. A small-town piano teacher is shocked by the arrival of her foster daughter's real mother, whose young lover soon follows and causes further disruption.

Who’s in it. Crisis stars Inga Landgré as Nelly, Stig Olin as Jack, Marianne Löfgren as Jenny and Dagny Lind as Ingeborg Johnson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Crisis has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crisis page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Crisis (1946)?
In US, Crisis is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Crisis worth watching?
Crisis holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Crisis?
Crisis stars Inga Landgré, Stig Olin, Marianne Löfgren, Dagny Lind and Allan Bohlin.
When was Crisis released?
Crisis was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.