The Passion of Anna
“Man is the king of beasts...”
A recently divorced man and an emotionally devastated widow begin a love affair.
Where to watch The Passion of Anna in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Passion of Anna there. Availability last verified on July 4, 2026.
Where is The Passion of Anna streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Arthaus+, Joyn | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel | Acontra Plus |
About The Passion of Anna
The Passion of Anna is a 1969 Swedish-language drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman. The cast is led by Max von Sydow, Liv Ullmann, Bibi Andersson. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Passion of Anna was produced by SF Studios and Cinematograph AB and made in Sweden. It was released on November 10, 1969, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Ingmar Bergman
- Writers
- Ingmar Bergman
- Release date
- November 10, 1969
- Original language
- Swedish
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Sweden
- Production
- SF Studios, Cinematograph AB
The Passion of Anna cast & crew
The Passion of Anna was directed by Ingmar Bergman and written by Ingmar Bergman.
The cast features Max von Sydow as Andreas Winkelman, Liv Ullmann as Anna Fromm, Bibi Andersson as Eva Vergerus, Erland Josephson as Elis Vergerus, Erik Hell as Johan Andersson, and Sigge Fürst as Verner.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Sven Nykvist and it was produced by Lars-Owe Carlberg.
Is The Passion of Anna worth watching?
The Passion of Anna holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 201 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Passion of Anna is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Passion of Anna
In United States, you can stream The Passion of Anna on Criterion Channel, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Passion of Anna
Max von Sydow
Andreas Winkelman
Liv Ullmann
Anna Fromm
Bibi Andersson
Eva Vergerus
Erland Josephson
Elis Vergerus
Erik Hell
Johan Andersson
Sigge Fürst
Verner
Svea Holst
Verner's Wife (uncredited)
Annicka Kronberg
Katarina
Hjördis Petterson
Johan's Sister (uncredited)
Ingmar Bergman
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Lars-Owe Carlberg
Police Officer (uncredited)
Brian Wikström
Police Officer (uncredited)
The Passion of Anna — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Passion of Anna in United States?
The Passion of Anna is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Passion of Anna on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Passion of Anna is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Passion of Anna in?
The Passion of Anna is originally in Swedish, with audio tracks including German, Swedish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Passion of Anna?
The Passion of Anna runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is The Passion of Anna rated?
The Passion of Anna is rated R. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 201 ratings.
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