Intermezzo (1936): cast, story & where to watch

1936 · Film · ★ 5.8

Intermezzo poster

Released in 1936, Intermezzo is a drama and romance film directed by Gustaf Molander, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. The world famous violinist Holger Brandt comes back to his family after a tour. He and his wife have been married for many years, but their love has faded. Their young daughter gets a new piano teacher, Anita Hoffman. Mr. Brandt falls in love with her and together they go on a world tour, but he soon discovers that the feelings for his wife that he thought were dead are not.

Who’s in it. Intermezzo stars Gösta Ekman as Professor Holger Brandt, Inga Tidblad as Margit Brandt, Ingrid Bergman as Anita Hoffman and Erik 'Bullen' Berglund as Impresario Charles Moller, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Intermezzo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Intermezzo page.

If you liked it. Fans of Intermezzo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Intermezzo (1936)?
In US, Intermezzo is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Intermezzo worth watching?
Intermezzo holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Intermezzo?
Intermezzo stars Gösta Ekman, Inga Tidblad, Ingrid Bergman, Erik 'Bullen' Berglund and Hugo Björne.
When was Intermezzo released?
Intermezzo was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.