The Lustful Vicar (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1970, The Lustful Vicar is a comedy film directed by Torgny Wickman, running about 92 minutes. “Cursed With a Curious Condition...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During a witch trial in the seventeenth century a woman is accused of being a witch and burned at the stake. The witch curse the village priest who pushed through the accusations and promises that her offspring will avenge her. During the Caroline the priest's son take over as vicar of the congregation, and the daughter of the witch bewitches him so that he suffers constant erection. This is off course very embarrassing for the vicar. The local women has to step in and try to set things right
Who’s in it. The Lustful Vicar stars Jarl Borssén as The vicar, Margit Carlqvist as Mother Sibyll, John Elfström as Parish Clerk and Organist and Håkan Westergren as The Bishop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, The Lustful Vicar has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Cultpix and Film Movement Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lustful Vicar page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lustful Vicar tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lustful Vicar (1970)?
- In US, The Lustful Vicar is available to stream on YouTube TV, Cultpix and Film Movement Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lustful Vicar worth watching?
- The Lustful Vicar holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lustful Vicar?
- The Lustful Vicar stars Jarl Borssén, Margit Carlqvist, John Elfström, Håkan Westergren and Åke Fridell.
- When was The Lustful Vicar released?
- The Lustful Vicar was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.