Torment (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1944, Torment is a drama film directed by Alf Sjöberg, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Jan-Erik Widgren meets the lonely Bertha Olsson, a woman struggling with alcoholism. Though Bertha is already linked to Caligula, Jan-Erik's heartless teacher, she begins a relationship with the boy anyway. When Caligula learns that Jan-Erik is having an affair with Bertha, he begins to torture his student psychologically. He reserves his cruelest behavior for Bertha, however, which results in a tragic turn of events.
Who’s in it. Torment stars Stig Järrel as Caligula, Alf Kjellin as Jan-Erik Widgren, Mai Zetterling as Bertha Olsson and Olof Winnerstrand as Headmaster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Torment has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Torment page.
If you liked it. Fans of Torment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Torment (1944)?
- In US, Torment is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Torment worth watching?
- Torment holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Torment?
- Torment stars Stig Järrel, Alf Kjellin, Mai Zetterling, Olof Winnerstrand and Gösta Cederlund.
- When was Torment released?
- Torment was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.