

Saraband
Reuniting the characters of Johan and Marianne three decades after "Scenes from a Marriage," "Saraband" follows Marianne’s visit to her reclusive ex-husband, where she finds him locked in a destructive conflict with his troubled son Henrik and Henrik’s musically gifted daughter Karin. Told as an intimate chamber drama, the film explores love, resentment, forgiveness, and the inescapable pull of family bonds.
Where to watch Saraband in United States
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Where is Saraband streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video |
About Saraband
Saraband is a 2003 Swedish-language tv movie and drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman. The cast is led by Liv Ullmann, Erland Josephson, Börje Ahlstedt. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
Saraband was produced by SVT, DR, and NRK and made in Austria and Denmark. It was released on December 1, 2003, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ingmar Bergman
- Writers
- Ingmar Bergman
- Release date
- December 1, 2003
- Original language
- Swedish
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Austria, Denmark
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- SVT, DR, NRK
Saraband cast & crew
Saraband was directed by Ingmar Bergman and written by Ingmar Bergman.
The cast features Liv Ullmann as Marianne, Erland Josephson as Johan, Börje Ahlstedt as Henrik, Julia Dufvenius as Karin, and Gunnel Fred as Martha.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Stefan Eriksson and it was produced by Pia Ehrnvall.
Is Saraband worth watching?
Saraband holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 129 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed tv movie films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy tv movie and drama, Saraband is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Saraband
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Cast of Saraband

Liv Ullmann
Marianne

Erland Josephson
Johan

Börje Ahlstedt
Henrik

Julia Dufvenius
Karin

Gunnel Fred
Martha
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Saraband — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Saraband in United States?
Saraband is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Saraband in?
Saraband is originally in Swedish, with audio tracks including English, German, Swedish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Saraband?
Saraband runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is Saraband rated?
Saraband is rated R. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 129 ratings.












