The Serpent's Way (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1986, The Serpent's Way is a drama film directed by Bo Widerberg, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. A salesman and his son sexually abuse the generations of women of a poor family as payment for debt. Janni must see his mother, sister, niece and wife all being exploited, and the family grow bigger with the abuser's kids.
Who’s in it. The Serpent's Way stars Stina Ekblad as Tea Alexisdotter, Stellan Skarsgård as Karl Orsa Markström, Pernilla August as Eva and Ernst Günther as Ol Karlsa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Serpent's Way has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Serpent's Way page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Serpent's Way tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Serpent's Way (1986)?
- In GB, The Serpent's Way is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Serpent's Way worth watching?
- The Serpent's Way holds an audience score of 5.9 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 Serpent's Way?
- The Serpent's Way stars Stina Ekblad, Stellan Skarsgård, Pernilla August, Ernst Günther and Tomas von Brömssen.
- When was The Serpent's Way released?
- The Serpent's Way was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.