The Serpent's Egg
“The kind of terror that could never be... until now... until Bergman!”
In 1923 Berlin, following the suicide of his brother, an American acrobat struggles to survive while facing unemployment, depression, alcoholism, and the social decay of Germany during the Weimar Republic.
Where to watch The Serpent's Egg in United States
No streaming info for your region.
Click a service to open The Serpent's Egg there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Serpent's Egg streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Serpent's Egg
The Serpent's Egg is a 1977 English-language mystery, drama and thriller film directed by Ingmar Bergman. The cast is led by David Carradine, Liv Ullmann, Gert Fröbe. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings.
The Serpent's Egg was produced by ZDF, Bavaria Film, and The De Laurentiis Company and made in Germany and United States of America. It was released on October 28, 1977, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Ingmar Bergman
- Writers
- Ingmar Bergman
- Release date
- October 28, 1977
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Production
- ZDF, Bavaria Film, The De Laurentiis Company
The Serpent's Egg cast & crew
The Serpent's Egg was directed by Ingmar Bergman and written by Ingmar Bergman.
The cast features David Carradine as Abel Rosenberg, Liv Ullmann as Manuela Rosenberg, Gert Fröbe as Inspector Bauer, Heinz Bennent as Hans Vergerus, Toni Berger as Monsieur Rosenberg, and Christian Berkel as Student.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rolf A. Wilhelm, cinematography is by Sven Nykvist, and it was produced by Dino De Laurentiis and Horst Wendlandt.
Is The Serpent's Egg worth watching?
The Serpent's Egg holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 127 ratings, a solidly received mystery films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy mystery, drama, and thriller, The Serpent's Egg is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Serpent's Egg
The Serpent's Egg isn't currently available on major streaming services in United States. We track availability continuously — add it to your watchlist and we'll keep an eye out.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
Rate & review
Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.
Cast of The Serpent's Egg
David Carradine
Abel Rosenberg
Liv Ullmann
Manuela Rosenberg
Gert Fröbe
Inspector Bauer
Heinz Bennent
Hans Vergerus
Toni Berger
Monsieur Rosenberg
Christian Berkel
Student
Paula Braend
Madame Hemse
Erna Brünell
Madame Rosenberg
Paul Bürks
Cabaret Comedian
Gaby Dohm
Woman with Child
Emil Feist
Miser
Kai Fischer
Hure
The Serpent's Egg — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Serpent's Egg in United States?
The Serpent's Egg is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Serpent's Egg in?
The Serpent's Egg is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Serpent's Egg?
The Serpent's Egg runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is The Serpent's Egg rated?
The Serpent's Egg is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 127 ratings.
More like The Serpent's Egg
