Cries and Whispers
1972, Swedish. Directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Four women dressed in white in a mansion painted red... haunted by whispers and cries.
As Agnes slowly dies of cancer, her sisters are so immersed in their own psychic pains that they are unable to offer her the support she needs.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
- R
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Cries and Whispers is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ingmar BergmanDirector
- Liv UllmannMaria
- Ingrid ThulinKarin
- Kari SylwanAnna
- Harriet AnderssonAgnes
- Erland JosephsonDavid
- Georg ÅrlinFredrik
- Anders EkIsak
- Henning MoritzenJoakim
- Ingmar BergmanNarrator (voice)
- Ingrid SandellGirl at a Family Gathering (uncredited)
- Ingrid BergmanSpectator
- Linn UllmannMaria's Daughter
Details
- Released
- 21 December 1972
- Original title
- Viskningar och rop
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Ingmar Bergman
- Budget
- $400K
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Cries and Whispers: quick answers
Is Cries and Whispers worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 817 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cries and Whispers?
Cries and Whispers runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Cries and Whispers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Cries and Whispers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Cries and Whispers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cries and Whispers is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Cries and Whispers on?
Cries and Whispers is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cries and Whispers?
If you liked Cries and Whispers, try Fanny and Alexander, A Part of You, Sister My Sister.
Who directed Cries and Whispers?
Cries and Whispers (1972) was directed by Ingmar Bergman and stars Liv Ullmann, Ingrid Thulin, Kari Sylwan.