Through a Glass Darkly (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1961, Through a Glass Darkly is a drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Karin hopes to recover from her recent stay at a mental hospital by spending the summer at her family's cottage on a tiny island. Her husband, Martin, cares for her but is frustrated by her physical withdrawal. Her younger brother, Minus, is confused by Karin's vulnerability and his own budding sexuality. Their father, David, cannot overcome his haughty remoteness. Beset by visions, Karin descends further into madness.
Who’s in it. Through a Glass Darkly stars Harriet Andersson as Karin, Gunnar Björnstrand as David, Max von Sydow as Martin and Lars Passgård as Minus.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Through a Glass Darkly has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Through a Glass Darkly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Through a Glass Darkly tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Through a Glass Darkly (1961)?
- In US, Through a Glass Darkly is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Through a Glass Darkly worth watching?
- Through a Glass Darkly holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Through a Glass Darkly?
- Through a Glass Darkly stars Harriet Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Max von Sydow and Lars Passgård.
- When was Through a Glass Darkly released?
- Through a Glass Darkly was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.