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Scenes from a Marriage

1974Movie2 h 49 min

DramaRomance
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Letterboxd4.4/5Rotten Tomatoes88%95%

A nerve-racking, deeply moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout direction and performances.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

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Story

Johan and Marianne are married and seem to have it all. Their happiness, however, is a façade for a troubled relationship, which becomes even rockier when Johan admits that he's having an affair. Before long, the spouses separate and move towards finalizing their divorce, but they make attempts at reconciling. Even as they pursue other relationships, Johan and Marianne realize that they have a significant bond, but also many issues that hinder that connection.

Feels like

  • Intimate Marital Drama
  • Psychological Study
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Intense Character Exploration
  • Bleak Realism
  • Existential Reflection
  • Midlife Crisis
  • Groundbreaking Honesty
  • Swedish Cinema Classic

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Ingmar Bergman
Written by
Ingmar Bergman
Produced by
Lars-Owe Carlberg
Music by
Arne Carlsson, Owe Svensson

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Facts

September 15, 1974 · 2 h 49 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 15, 1974
Runtime
2 h 49 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Swedish
Made in
Sweden
Budget
$150,000
Available in
16 countries

Tropes

Acid Reflux Nightmare, Ain't Too Proud to Beg, All Periods Are PMS +9

  • Acid Reflux Nightmare
  • Ain't Too Proud to Beg
  • All Periods Are PMS
  • Amicable Exes
  • Bourgeois Bohemian
  • Compilation Movie
  • Creative Closing Credits
  • Divorce Is Temporary
  • Foreshadowing
  • The Ghost
  • Plot-Inciting Infidelity
  • Sex with the Ex

12 of 18 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Scenes from a Marriage?"

Questions about Scenes from a Marriage

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Where can I stream Scenes from a Marriage?

HBO MaxCriterion

In the United States, Scenes from a Marriage streams on HBO Max and Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Scenes from a Marriage worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.3, Letterboxd 4.4 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 88%).

Is there a sequel to Scenes from a Marriage?

  1. Scenes from a Marriage (1974)
  2. Saraband (2003)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Saraband (2003).

Is Scenes from a Marriage good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Scenes from a Marriage plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Scenes from a Marriage in English?

Swedish

No, it was made in Swedish.