Music in Darkness (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1948, Music in Darkness is a drama and romance film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 88 minutes. “From the World's Master Film Maker Ingmar Bergman a startling journey into the darkness of the human soul!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Because of an accident at a military drill the recruit Bengt loses his eyesight and becomes blind. He gets to live with relatives in the countryside and meets the young Ingrid. She falls in love with him but Bengt's bitterness also makes him blind to her attentions.
Who’s in it. Music in Darkness stars Mai Zetterling as Ingrid Olofsson, Birger Malmsten as Bengt Vyldeke, Olof Winnerstrand as Kerrman, vicar and Naima Wifstrand as Beatrice Schröder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Music in Darkness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Music in Darkness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Music in Darkness tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Music in Darkness (1948)?
- In GB, Music in Darkness is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Music in Darkness worth watching?
- Music in Darkness holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Music in Darkness?
- Music in Darkness stars Mai Zetterling, Birger Malmsten, Olof Winnerstrand, Naima Wifstrand and Bibi Lindqvist.