The Best Intentions (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1992, The Best Intentions is a drama and romance film directed by Bille August, running about 182 minutes.
What it’s about. In this film about Ingmar Bergman's parents, Henrik Bergman is studying for the priesthood and trying to make ends meet when he encounters the lovely, affluent Anna. Despite their social differences, Henrik and Anna fall in love, wed and move to the country. They lead a quiet life as Henrik works as a priest, but it isn't long before the simple people and plain surroundings make Anna long for a more lavish lifestyle, which causes marital stress.
Who’s in it. The Best Intentions stars Samuel Fröler as Henrik Bergman, Pernilla August as Anna Bergman, Max von Sydow as Johan Åkerblom and Ghita Nørby as Karin Åkerblom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Best Intentions has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Best Intentions page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Best Intentions tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Best Intentions (1992)?
- In US, The Best Intentions is available to rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Best Intentions worth watching?
- The Best Intentions holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Best Intentions?
- The Best Intentions stars Samuel Fröler, Pernilla August, Max von Sydow, Ghita Nørby and Lennart Hjulström.
- When was The Best Intentions released?
- The Best Intentions was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 182 minutes.