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The Passion of Anna

1969Movie1 h 41 minR

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

A profoundly sad, slow-burning drama movie about the mind and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

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A recently divorced man and an emotionally devastated widow begin a love affair.

Feels like

  • Brooding Psychological Drama
  • Relationship Breakdown
  • Emotional Isolation
  • Character-Driven
  • Art House Film
  • Bleak
  • Philosophical
  • European Cinema
  • Somber
  • Intense

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Directed by
Ingmar Bergman
Written by
Ingmar Bergman

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Facts

November 10, 1969 · 1 h 41 min · R

Released
November 10, 1969
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama
Original language
Swedish
Also spoken
German
Made in
Sweden
Available in
11 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Passion of Anna?"

Questions about The Passion of Anna

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Where can I stream The Passion of Anna?

In the United States, The Passion of Anna streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Passion of Anna worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (80).

Is The Passion of Anna good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Passion of Anna?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The Passion of Anna in English?

SwedishGerman

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