Faithless (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 2000, Faithless is a drama and romance film directed by Liv Ullmann, running about 142 minutes. “One Moment Can Change A Lifetime” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Scripted by Ingmar Bergman, this very personal film is about a destructive affair which wrecks the marriage of an actress (Marianne) and musician (Markus). Wanting to continue the affair, Marianne moves in with her lover. But she is tormented by Markus' decision not to let her have custody of their daughter. Finally Markus announces he may have a solution to the stalemate, but this leads to deception, lies and ultimately, tragedy.

Who’s in it. Faithless stars Lena Endre as Marianne, Erland Josephson as Bergman, Krister Henriksson as David and Thomas Hanzon as Markus, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Faithless has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Faithless page.

If you liked it. Fans of Faithless tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Faithless (2000)?
In US, Faithless is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Faithless worth watching?
Faithless holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Faithless?
Faithless stars Lena Endre, Erland Josephson, Krister Henriksson, Thomas Hanzon and Michelle Gylemo.
When was Faithless released?
Faithless was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.