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Autumn Sonata

1978Movie1 h 33 minPG

Drama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes85%92%

A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama movie about family and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Story

A mother and a daughter. What a terrible combination of feelings, confusion and destruction.

After a seven-year absence, Charlotte Andergast travels to Sweden to reunite with her daughter Eva. The pair have a troubled relationship: Charlotte sacrificed the responsibilities of motherhood for a career as a classical pianist. Over an emotional night, the pair reopen the wounds of the past. Charlotte gets another shock when she finds out that her mentally impaired daughter, Helena, is out of the asylum and living with Eva.

Feels like

  • Bergmanesque Drama
  • Family Conflict
  • Guilt and Forgiveness
  • Psychological Intensity
  • Mother-Daughter Relationship
  • Classical Music
  • Profoundly Sad
  • Art House Film

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Ingmar Bergman
Written by
Ingmar Bergman
Produced by
Hans Lindgren, Katinka Faragó, Lars-Owe Carlberg
Music by
Owe Svensson, Tommy Persson

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Facts

October 8, 1978 · 1 h 33 min · PG

Released
October 8, 1978
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama
Original language
Swedish
Also spoken
English
Made in
Germany
Available in
22 countries

Tropes

Freudian Excuse, Happily Married, Speech-Centric Work +9

  • Freudian Excuse
  • Happily Married
  • Speech-Centric Work
  • Family Versus Career
  • Expo Speak
  • Heel Realization
  • Self-Serving Memory
  • Good Girls Avoid Abortion
  • Speech Impediment
  • Spurned into Suicide
  • Career-Ending Injury
  • As You Know

12 of 35 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Autumn Sonata?"

Questions about Autumn Sonata

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Autumn Sonata?

HBO MaxCriterionTCM

In the United States, Autumn Sonata streams on HBO Max, Criterion, and TCM. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 17 other countries.

Is Autumn Sonata worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 85%).

Is Autumn Sonata okay for kids?

PG

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Autumn Sonata plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Autumn Sonata?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is Autumn Sonata in English?

SwedishEnglish

No, it was made in Swedish, with some English.

What tropes does Autumn Sonata use?

Freudian ExcuseHappily MarriedSpeech-Centric WorkFamily Versus CareerExpo SpeakHeel RealizationSelf-Serving MemoryGood Girls Avoid AbortionSpeech ImpedimentSpurned into SuicideCareer-Ending InjuryAs You Knowand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Freudian Excuse, Happily Married, and Speech-Centric Work.