A Doll's House (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1973, A Doll's House is a comedy and drama film directed by Patrick Garland, running about 105 minutes. “He is the master. He's called a husband. She is the play thing. She's called a wife.” — 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, and lives in fear of her husband 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 Claire Bloom as Nora Helmer, Anthony Hopkins as Torvald Helmer, Ralph Richardson as Dr. Rank and Denholm Elliott as Nils Krogstad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, A Doll's House has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Doll's House (1973)?
- In US, A Doll's House is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Doll's House worth watching?
- A Doll's House holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Doll's House?
- A Doll's House stars Claire Bloom, Anthony Hopkins, Ralph Richardson, Denholm Elliott and Anna Massey.
- When was A Doll's House released?
- A Doll's House was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.