Symphony of a City (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1947, Symphony of a City is a documentary film directed by Arne Sucksdorff, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. Symphony of a City [Människor i Stad] is a 1947 Swedish documentary short film about Stockholm, directed by Arne Sucksdorff. It won an Oscar in 1949 for Best Short Subject, One-Reel.
Who’s in it. Symphony of a City stars Mats Björne, Björn Näslund, Bo Tobiasson and Erland Colliander as Church caretaker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Symphony of a City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Symphony of a City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Symphony of a City tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Symphony of a City (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Symphony of a City change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Symphony of a City worth watching?
- Symphony of a City holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Symphony of a City?
- Symphony of a City stars Mats Björne, Björn Näslund, Bo Tobiasson, Erland Colliander and Sven Ericsson.
- When was Symphony of a City released?
- Symphony of a City was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.