Amorosa (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1986, Amorosa is a drama film directed by Mai Zetterling, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. About the Swedish author Agnes Von Krusenstjerna during the period of her marriage to David Sprengel. In the hallucinatory opening sequence she is brought in a straitjacket by her husband and two psychiatric nurses through the Venice Carnival nocturnal antics to a mental hospital in the city. With her is a manuscript of her autobiography, which she calls "her child". The book is Agnes showdown with her family, and in flashbacks presented, Agnes progress from the author of innocent girls' books to serious and self-consuming novelist.
Who’s in it. Amorosa stars Stina Ekblad as Agnes von Krusenstjerna, Philip Zandén as Adolf von Krusenstjerna, Erland Josephson as David Sprengel and Börje Ahlstedt as Joachin Rosenhjelm, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Amorosa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amorosa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amorosa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amorosa (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Amorosa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Amorosa worth watching?
- Amorosa holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Amorosa?
- Amorosa stars Stina Ekblad, Philip Zandén, Erland Josephson, Börje Ahlstedt and Peter Schildt.
- When was Amorosa released?
- Amorosa was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.