The Ox (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1991, The Ox is a drama film directed by Sven Nykvist, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. In desperation brought on by near-starvation, Helge Roos kills his master's ox and feeds it to his wife and baby daughter. No-one suspects anything until the meat is finished and Helge tries to sell the hide at a local market. He is spotted by the local vicar and, wracked with guilt, confesses. The vicar assures him that if he gives himself up, he'll be treated leniently, but Helge's sentence is far harsher than anyone predicted...
Who’s in it. The Ox stars Stellan Skarsgård as Helge Roos, Ewa Fröling as Elfrida Roos, Max von Sydow as Vicar and Liv Ullmann as Maria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Ox has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ox page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ox tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ox (1991)?
- In US, The Ox is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ox worth watching?
- The Ox holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ox?
- The Ox stars Stellan Skarsgård, Ewa Fröling, Max von Sydow, Liv Ullmann and Erland Josephson.
- When was The Ox released?
- The Ox was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.