I Want to Love, Peter (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1972, I Want to Love, Peter is a drama film directed by Matti Kassila, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. A middle aged widower Sanna has emigrated to Sweden after her husband's death . She lives in Linköping with her two children and works in the local library. During one of the lectures held for the immigrants in the library, she meets doctor Peter Mackus and starts exchange letters. Quite soon they fall in love.
Who’s in it. I Want to Love, Peter stars Tea Ista as Sanna Auhti, Paul Osipow as Peter Mackus, Riitta Elstelä as Paula Jansson and Jyrki Kovaleff as humalainen Ruotsin-laivalla, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, I Want to Love, Peter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Want to Love, Peter page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Want to Love, Peter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Want to Love, Peter (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Want to Love, Peter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I Want to Love, Peter worth watching?
- I Want to Love, Peter holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Want to Love, Peter?
- I Want to Love, Peter stars Tea Ista, Paul Osipow, Riitta Elstelä, Jyrki Kovaleff and Maria Andersson.
- When was I Want to Love, Peter released?
- I Want to Love, Peter was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.