This Can't Happen Here (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1950, This Can't Happen Here is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Atka Natas is a secret agent from the oppressive regime of Liquidatzia. He visits his estranged wife Vera, a chemist who is involved with a group of exiles trying to smuggle their compatriots out of Liquidatzia. Almkvist, a local policeman and former lover of Vera's, contacts her while investigating the death of one of the refugees. Natas has a list of agents operating in the host country and wants to sell them to the Americans. However before he can do so, Vera tries to kill him, after an argument about getting her parents out of Liquidatzia.
Who’s in it. This Can't Happen Here stars Signe Hasso as Vera Irmelin, Alf Kjellin as Björn Almkvist, Ulf Palme as Atkä Natas and Gösta Cederlund as Doctor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, This Can't Happen Here has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Can't Happen Here page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Can't Happen Here tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Can't Happen Here (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for This Can't Happen Here change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is This Can't Happen Here worth watching?
- This Can't Happen Here holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in This Can't Happen Here?
- This Can't Happen Here stars Signe Hasso, Alf Kjellin, Ulf Palme, Gösta Cederlund and Yngve Nordwall.
- When was This Can't Happen Here released?
- This Can't Happen Here was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.