The Passion of Anna
1969, Swedish. Directed by Ingmar Bergman.
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A recently divorced man and an emotionally devastated widow begin a love affair.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
- R
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The Passion of Anna is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ingmar BergmanDirector
- Max von SydowAndreas Winkelman
- Liv UllmannAnna Fromm
- Bibi AnderssonEva Vergerus
- Erland JosephsonElis Vergerus
- Erik HellJohan Andersson
- Sigge FürstVerner
- Svea HolstVerner's Wife (uncredited)
- Annicka KronbergKatarina
- Hjördis PettersonJohan's Sister (uncredited)
- Ingmar BergmanNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Lars-Owe CarlbergPolice Officer (uncredited)
- Brian WikströmPolice Officer (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 10 November 1969
- Original title
- En passion
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Ingmar Bergman
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The Passion of Anna: quick answers
What should I watch before The Passion of Anna?
Watch Hour of the Wolf (1968) and Shame (1968) first.
Is The Passion of Anna worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 209 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Passion of Anna?
The Passion of Anna runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does The Passion of Anna have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Passion of Anna. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Passion of Anna parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Passion of Anna is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Passion of Anna on?
The Passion of Anna is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Passion of Anna?
If you liked The Passion of Anna, try The Thing with Feathers, Natural Born Killers, The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them.
Who directed The Passion of Anna?
The Passion of Anna (1969) was directed by Ingmar Bergman and stars Max von Sydow, Liv Ullmann, Bibi Andersson.