Scenes from a Marriage (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1974, Scenes from a Marriage is a drama and romance film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 169 minutes.
What it’s about. Johan and Marianne are married and seem to have it all. Their happiness, however, is a façade for a troubled relationship, which becomes even rockier when Johan admits that he's having an affair. Before long, the spouses separate and move towards finalizing their divorce, but they make attempts at reconciling. Even as they pursue other relationships, Johan and Marianne realize that they have a significant bond, but also many issues that hinder that connection.
Who’s in it. Scenes from a Marriage stars Liv Ullmann as Marianne, Erland Josephson as Johan, Bibi Andersson as Katarina and Jan Malmsjö as Peter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Scenes from a Marriage sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scenes from a Marriage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scenes from a Marriage tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scenes from a Marriage (1974)?
- In US, Scenes from a Marriage is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Scenes from a Marriage worth watching?
- Scenes from a Marriage holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Scenes from a Marriage?
- Scenes from a Marriage stars Liv Ullmann, Erland Josephson, Bibi Andersson, Jan Malmsjö and Gunnel Lindblom.
- When was Scenes from a Marriage released?
- Scenes from a Marriage was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 169 minutes.