Fanny and Alexander (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Series · ★ 8.3
Released in 1984, Fanny and Alexander is a drama series.
What it’s about. Through the eyes of ten-year-old Alexander, we witness the delights and conflicts of the Ekdahl family, a sprawling bourgeois clan in turn-of-the-twentieth-century Sweden.
Who’s in it. Fanny and Alexander stars Pernilla Allwin as Fanny Ekdahl, Bertil Guve as Alexander Ekdahl, Ewa Fröling as Emilie Ekdahl and Jarl Kulle as Gustav Adolf Ekdahl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Fanny and Alexander sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fanny and Alexander page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fanny and Alexander tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fanny and Alexander (1984)?
- In US, Fanny and Alexander is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fanny and Alexander worth watching?
- Fanny and Alexander 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 Fanny and Alexander?
- Fanny and Alexander stars Pernilla Allwin, Bertil Guve, Ewa Fröling, Jarl Kulle and Börje Ahlstedt.
- When was Fanny and Alexander released?
- Fanny and Alexander was released in 1984.