Smiles of a Summer Night
1955, Swedish. Directed by Ingmar Bergman.
A sexy frolic about the sport of love
Early in the 20th century, middle-aged lawyer Fredrik Egerman and his young wife, Anne, have still not consummated their marriage, while Fredrik's son finds himself increasingly attracted to his new stepmother. To make matters worse, Fredrik's old flame Desiree makes a public bet that she can seduce him at a romantic weekend retreat where four couples convene, swapping partners and pairing off in unexpected ways.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
- NR
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Smiles of a Summer Night isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Ingmar BergmanDirector
- Gunnar BjörnstrandFredrik Egerman
- Ulla JacobssonAnne Egerman
- Eva DahlbeckDesirée Armfeldt
- Harriet AnderssonPetra
- Margit CarlqvistCountess Charlotte Malcolm
- Jarl KulleCount Carl Magnus Malcolm
- Åke FridellFrid
- Björn BjelfvenstamHenrik Egerman
- Naima WifstrandDesirée's Mother
- Jullan KindahlBeata
- Gull NatorpMalla
- Birgitta ValbergActress
Details
- Released
- 26 December 1955
- Original title
- Sommarnattens leende
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Ingmar Bergman
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Smiles of a Summer Night: quick answers
Is Smiles of a Summer Night worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 285 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Smiles of a Summer Night?
Smiles of a Summer Night runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Smiles of a Summer Night have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Smiles of a Summer Night. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Smiles of a Summer Night parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Smiles of a Summer Night is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Smiles of a Summer Night on?
Smiles of a Summer Night isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Smiles of a Summer Night?
If you liked Smiles of a Summer Night, try ¿Quieres ser mi hijo?, Starting Over, The Right Kind of Wrong.
Who directed Smiles of a Summer Night?
Smiles of a Summer Night (1955) was directed by Ingmar Bergman and stars Gunnar Björnstrand, Ulla Jacobsson, Eva Dahlbeck.