A Doll's House (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1973, A Doll's House is a drama and tv movie film directed by Arild Brinchmann, running about 147 minutes. “A wealthy woman's attempts to help her financially troubled husband go unrewarded.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nora Helmer has years earlier committed a forgery in order to save the life of her authoritarian husband Torvald. Now she is being blackmailed lives in fear of her husband's finding out and of the shame such a revelation would bring to his career. But when the truth comes out, Nora is shocked to learn where she really stands in her husband's esteem.
Who’s in it. A Doll's House stars Lisa Fjeldstad as Nora Helmer, Knut Risan as Torvald Helmer, Per Theodor Haugen as Dr. Rank and Bente Børsum as Fru Linde, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Doll's House 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 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)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Doll's House change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Doll's House worth watching?
- A Doll's House holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Doll's House?
- A Doll's House stars Lisa Fjeldstad, Knut Risan, Per Theodor Haugen, Bente Børsum and Ole-Jørgen Nilsen.
- When was A Doll's House released?
- A Doll's House was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 147 minutes.