Persona (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1966, Persona is a drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A young nurse, Alma, is put in charge of Elisabeth Vogler: an actress who is seemingly healthy in all respects, but will not talk. As they spend time together, Alma speaks to Elisabeth constantly, never receiving any answer. The time they spend together only strengthens the crushing realization that one does not exist.
Who’s in it. Persona stars Bibi Andersson as Alma, Liv Ullmann as Elisabet Vogler, Margaretha Krook as The Doctor and Gunnar Björnstrand as Herr Vogler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Persona sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and Darkroom and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Persona page.
If you liked it. Fans of Persona tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Persona (1966)?
- In US, Persona is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Persona worth watching?
- Persona holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Persona?
- Persona stars Bibi Andersson, Liv Ullmann, Margaretha Krook, Gunnar Björnstrand and Jörgen Lindström.
- When was Persona released?
- Persona was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.