The Doll (1962): cast, story & where to watch

1962 · Film · ★ 6.4

The Doll poster

Released in 1962, The Doll is a thriller and drama film directed by Arne Mattsson, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. A lonely night watchman at a department store develops a fixation on one of the store's mannequins. He soon steals her and brings her to his home, where he can be with her all the time. One day, she comes to life...

Who’s in it. The Doll stars Per Oscarsson as Lundgren, Gio Petré as Skyltdockan, Tor Isedal as Fredriksson and Elsa Prawitz as Ms. Karlberg, the landlady, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Doll has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Doll page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Doll tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Doll (1962)?
In US, The Doll is available to stream on Cultpix and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Doll worth watching?
The Doll holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Doll?
The Doll stars Per Oscarsson, Gio Petré, Tor Isedal, Elsa Prawitz and Agneta Prytz.
When was The Doll released?
The Doll was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.