Persona

Name: Persona
Genre: Drama
Released: 1966-10-18
Duration: 1 h 25 min
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Bibi Andersson, Liv Ullmann, Margaretha Krook, Gunnar Björnstrand, Jörgen Lindström

1966·Movie·15·85 min·★ 8.1(2,421)

Drama

“Ingmar Bergman's most personal and original film.”

A young nurse, Alma, is put in charge of Elisabeth Vogler: an actress who is seemingly healthy in all respects, but will not talk. As they spend time together, Alma speaks to Elisabeth constantly, never receiving any answer.

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United States	HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Darkroom	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
India	Artiflix	—
United Kingdom	BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel, Artiflix	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Canada	Criterion Channel, Artiflix	Apple TV Store
Australia	Artiflix	Apple TV Store
Germany	Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+, Artiflix	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
France	Artiflix	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
Spain	Filmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Artiflix	Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Acontra Plus
Brazil	Oldflix, Arte Amazon Channel, Artiflix	—
Japan	Artiflix	—

About Persona

Persona is a 1966 Swedish-language drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman. The cast is led by Bibi Andersson, Liv Ullmann, Margaretha Krook. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 2400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.

Persona was produced by SF Studios and made in Sweden. It was released on October 18, 1966, and carries a 15 certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.

Director: Ingmar Bergman
Writers: Ingmar Bergman
Release date: October 18, 1966
Original language: Swedish
Age rating: 15
Status: Released
Country: Sweden
Box office: $0 million
Production: SF Studios

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Persona cast & crew

Persona was directed by Ingmar Bergman and written by Ingmar Bergman.

The cast features Bibi Andersson as Alma, Liv Ullmann as Elisabet Vogler, Margaretha Krook as The Doctor, Gunnar Björnstrand as Herr Vogler, and Jörgen Lindström as Elisabet's Son (uncredited).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lars Johan Werle, cinematography is by Sven Nykvist, and it was produced by Ingmar Bergman.

Is Persona worth watching?

Persona holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 2,421 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.

At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, Persona is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Persona

In United States, you can stream Persona on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Darkroom, and HBO Max, 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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