Fanny and Alexander (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1982, Fanny and Alexander is a fantasy, drama and mystery film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 188 minutes.
What it’s about. As children in the loving Ekdahl family, Fanny and Alexander enjoy a happy life with their parents, who run a theater company. After their father dies unexpectedly, however, the siblings end up in a joyless home when their mother, Emilie, marries a stern bishop. The bleak situation gradually grows worse as the bishop becomes more controlling, but dedicated relatives make a valiant attempt to aid Emilie, Fanny and Alexander.
Who’s in it. Fanny and Alexander stars Bertil Guve as Alexander Ekdahl, Pernilla Allwin as Fanny Ekdahl, Allan Edwall as Oscar Ekdahl and Ewa Fröling as Emilie Ekdahl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Fanny and Alexander has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $6.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fanny and Alexander (1982)?
- In US, Fanny and Alexander is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fanny and Alexander?
- Fanny and Alexander stars Bertil Guve, Pernilla Allwin, Allan Edwall, Ewa Fröling and Erland Josephson.
- When was Fanny and Alexander released?
- Fanny and Alexander was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 188 minutes.