Edvard Munch (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1974, Edvard Munch is a drama, mystery, tv movie and history film directed by Peter Watkins, running about 221 minutes.
What it’s about. A biographical film about the Norwegian Expressionist painter Edvard Munch. It was originally created as a three-part miniseries co-produced by the Norwegian and Swedish state television networks, but subsequently gained an American theatrical release in a three-hour version in 1976. The film covers about thirty years of Munch's life, focusing on the influences that shaped his art, particularly the prevalence of disease and death in his family and his youthful affair with a married woman.
Who’s in it. Edvard Munch stars Kare Stormark as Hans Jæger, Kerstii Allum as Sophie Munch - 1868, Geir Westby as Edvard Munch and Gro Fraas as Fru Heiberg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Edvard Munch has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Tenk. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Edvard Munch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Edvard Munch tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Edvard Munch (1974)?
- In CA, Edvard Munch is available to rent or buy from Tenk. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Edvard Munch worth watching?
- Edvard Munch holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery, tv movie and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Edvard Munch?
- Edvard Munch stars Kare Stormark, Kerstii Allum, Geir Westby, Gro Fraas and Eric Allum.
- When was Edvard Munch released?
- Edvard Munch was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 221 minutes.