Cries and Whispers (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1972, Cries and Whispers is a drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 95 minutes. “Four women dressed in white in a mansion painted red... haunted by whispers and cries.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As Agnes slowly dies of cancer, her sisters are so deeply immersed in their own psychic pains that they can't offer her the support she needs. Maria is wracked with guilt at her husband's attempted suicide, caused by his discovery of her extramarital affair. The self-loathing, suicidal Karin seems to regard her sister with revulsion. Only Anna, the deeply religious maid who lost her young child, seems able to offer Agnes solace and empathy.
Who’s in it. Cries and Whispers stars Harriet Andersson as Agnes, Ingrid Thulin as Karin, Kari Sylwan as Anna and Liv Ullmann as Maria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Cries and Whispers has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Cries and Whispers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cries and Whispers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cries and Whispers (1972)?
- In US, Cries and Whispers 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 Cries and Whispers worth watching?
- Cries and Whispers holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cries and Whispers?
- Cries and Whispers stars Harriet Andersson, Ingrid Thulin, Kari Sylwan, Liv Ullmann and Erland Josephson.
- When was Cries and Whispers released?
- Cries and Whispers was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.