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The Best Intentions

1991Show1 season4 episodes

Drama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

Summary

The story of Ingmar Bergman's parents. How they fell in love, married against the wishes of their families, and had a difficult marriage and life in rural Sweden. Bergman's father was a pastor and poor; his mother from a well to do cultured family. It ends with the birth of Ingmar.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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The Best Intentions episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Avsnitt 1, 7.4
  2. S1 E2 Avsnitt 2, 7.2
  3. S1 E3 Avsnitt 3, 7.4
  4. S1 E4 Avsnitt 4, 7.7

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bille August
Written by
Ingmar Bergman

Everyone

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Facts

December 25, 1991 · December 30, 1991 · Ended

First aired
December 25, 1991
Last aired
December 30, 1991
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Swedish
Made in
Sweden
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Best Intentions?"

Questions about The Best Intentions

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Best Intentions?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Best Intentions worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.9).

How long does it take to watch The Best Intentions?

6 h

About 6 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 90 minutes each, aired from 1991 to 1991.

Is The Best Intentions 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.

Is The Best Intentions good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Best Intentions in English?

Swedish

No, it was made in Swedish.