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Through a Glass Darkly

1961, Swedish. Directed by Ingmar Bergman.

Karin hopes to recover from her recent stay at a mental hospital by spending the summer at her family's cottage on a tiny island. Her husband, Martin, cares for her but is frustrated by her physical withdrawal. Her younger brother, Minus, is confused by Karin's vulnerability and his own budding sexuality. Their father, David, cannot overcome his haughty remoteness. Beset by visions, Karin descends further into madness.

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Runtime
1h 31m
Post-credits
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Language
Swedish
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Through a Glass Darkly is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.

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Released
16 October 1961
Original title
Såsom i en spegel
Country
Sweden
Written by
Ingmar Bergman
Box office
$8.9K
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What comes after Through a Glass Darkly?

Next in the series: Winter Light (1963) and The Silence (1963).

Is Through a Glass Darkly worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 558 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Through a Glass Darkly?

Through a Glass Darkly runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).

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Which OTT platform is Through a Glass Darkly on?

Through a Glass Darkly is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like Through a Glass Darkly?

If you liked Through a Glass Darkly, try Fathers and Daughters, An Angel at My Table, Freud: The Secret Passion.

Who directed Through a Glass Darkly?

Through a Glass Darkly (1961) was directed by Ingmar Bergman and stars Harriet Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Max von Sydow.

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