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Wild Strawberries

1957·Movie
1h 31min
IMDb8.1Metacritic888.2Rotten Tomatoes94%94%

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HBO MaxKanopyCriterion

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Masterful craft, big heart, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Scare2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Nostalgic and deeply moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia10
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction10
  • Acting10
  • Character Depth10

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography10
  • Editing9
  • Music Composition7

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About

Crotchety retired doctor Isak Borg travels from Stockholm to Lund, Sweden, with his pregnant and unhappy daughter-in-law, Marianne, in order to receive an honorary degree from his alma mater. Along the way, they encounter a series of hitchhikers, each of whom causes the elderly doctor to muse upon the pleasures and failures of his own life. These include the vivacious young Sara, a dead ringer for the doctor's own first love.
Ingmar Bergman MasterpieceExistential ReflectionDreamlike Memory JourneyRoad Trip DramedyRegret and RedemptionPoetic & MelancholicPsychological PortraitClassic Swedish CinemaProfound Character Study

Crew

Directed by:
Ingmar Bergman, Gösta Ekman, Katinka Faragó
Written by:
Ingmar Bergman
Produced by:
Allan Ekelund, Sven Sjönell
Composed by:
Erik Nordgren, Aaby Wedin, Lennart Wallin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Wild Strawberries

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Where can I stream Wild Strawberries legally?

HBO MaxKanopyCriterion

Wild Strawberries is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Wild Strawberries worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Wild Strawberries?

1 h 31 min

Wild Strawberries runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Wild Strawberries?

Critics91
Audiences86

Yes. Critics average 91 and audiences 86 out of 100, so both groups see Wild Strawberries much the same way.

What language is Wild Strawberries in?

SwedishLatin

It was made in Swedish, with some Latin. Produced in Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch Wild Strawberries?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Wild Strawberries in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Wild Strawberries use?

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TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for Wild Strawberries, including All Girls Want Bad Boys, As You Know, The Atoner.