Fanny and Alexander
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.
Where to watch Fanny and Alexander in United States
Can I watch Fanny and Alexander in United States? Yes — you can stream Fanny and Alexander in United States on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, and Shout! Factory TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Shout! Factory TV, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Curzon Home Cinema |
| Canada | Crave, Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Joyn, Netzkino | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin, Acontra Plus | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Filmicca | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About Fanny and Alexander
Fanny and Alexander is a 1982 Swedish-language fantasy, drama and mystery film directed by Ingmar Bergman. The cast is led by Pernilla Allwin, Bertil Guve, Jan Malmsjö. It has a runtime of 3h 8m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Shout! Factory TV.
Fanny and Alexander was produced by Cinematograph AB, Svenska Filminstitutet, and SVT and made in Sweden and Germany. It was released on December 17, 1982, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ingmar Bergman
- Writers
- Ingmar Bergman
- Release date
- December 17, 1982
- Original language
- Swedish
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Sweden, Germany
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- Cinematograph AB, Svenska Filminstitutet, SVT
Fanny and Alexander cast & crew
Fanny and Alexander was directed by Ingmar Bergman and written by Ingmar Bergman.
The cast features Pernilla Allwin as Fanny Ekdahl, Bertil Guve as Alexander Ekdahl, Jan Malmsjö as Bishop Edvard Vergerus, Ewa Fröling as Emilie Ekdahl, Gunn Wållgren as Helena Ekdahl, and Börje Ahlstedt as Carl Ekdahl.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Sven Nykvist and it was produced by Jörn Donner and Daniel Toscan du Plantier.
Is Fanny and Alexander worth watching?
Fanny and Alexander holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 909 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed fantasy films.
At 3h 8m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy fantasy, drama, and mystery, Fanny and Alexander is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Fanny and Alexander
In United States, you can stream Fanny and Alexander on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and Plex Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Fanny and Alexander
Pernilla Allwin
Fanny Ekdahl
Bertil Guve
Alexander Ekdahl
Jan Malmsjö
Bishop Edvard Vergerus
Ewa Fröling
Emilie Ekdahl
Gunn Wållgren
Helena Ekdahl
Börje Ahlstedt
Carl Ekdahl
Anna Bergman
Hanna Schwartz
Kristina Adolphson
Siri
Erland Josephson
Isak Jacobi
Mats Bergman
Aron Retzinsky
Jarl Kulle
Gustav Adolf Ekdahl
Allan Edwall
Oscar Ekdahl
Fanny and Alexander — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Fanny and Alexander in United States?
Fanny and Alexander is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Shout! Factory TV, Plex in United States.
▸Is Fanny and Alexander on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Fanny and Alexander is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Fanny and Alexander in?
Fanny and Alexander is originally in Swedish, with audio tracks including English, German, Swedish, Yiddish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Fanny and Alexander?
Fanny and Alexander runs 3 hours 8 minutes (188 minutes).
▸What is Fanny and Alexander rated?
Fanny and Alexander is rated R. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 909 ratings.
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