Wild Strawberries (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1957, Wild Strawberries is a drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Crotchety retired doctor Isak Borg travels from Stockholm to Lund, Sweden, with his pregnant and unhappy daughter-in-law, Marianne, in order to receive an honorary degree from his alma mater. Along the way, they encounter a series of hitchhikers, each of whom causes the elderly doctor to muse upon the pleasures and failures of his own life. These include the vivacious young Sara, a dead ringer for the doctor's own first love.
Who’s in it. Wild Strawberries stars Victor Sjöström as Professor Isak Borg, Ingrid Thulin as Marianne Borg, Bibi Andersson as Sara and Gunnar Sjöberg as Sten Alman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Wild Strawberries 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 HBO Max 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 Wild Strawberries page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wild Strawberries tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wild Strawberries (1957)?
- In US, Wild Strawberries 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 Wild Strawberries worth watching?
- Wild Strawberries holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wild Strawberries?
- Wild Strawberries stars Victor Sjöström, Ingrid Thulin, Bibi Andersson, Gunnar Sjöberg and Jullan Kindahl.
- When was Wild Strawberries released?
- Wild Strawberries was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.