The Journey Away (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1945, The Journey Away is a drama film directed by Alf Sjöberg, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Bernt comes to a small town to rob the bank. But behind the counter stands his old friends Hjalmar, and he has to pretend it was all a joke. Hjalmar asks him to spend the night at his home. He meets Ellen, now Hjalmar's wife. Bernt is still attracted to her and it was only a coincidence that it was Hjalmar who married her and not Bernt. When Hjalmar goes on a business trip, Bernt stays with Ellen.
Who’s in it. The Journey Away stars Gunn Wållgren, Holger Löwenadler, Sture Lagerwall and Maj-Britt Nilsson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Journey Away has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Journey Away page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Journey Away tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Journey Away (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Journey Away change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Journey Away worth watching?
- The Journey Away holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Journey Away?
- The Journey Away stars Gunn Wållgren, Holger Löwenadler, Sture Lagerwall, Maj-Britt Nilsson and Lars Nordrum.
- When was The Journey Away released?
- The Journey Away was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.