The Serpent's Egg
1977, English. Directed by Ingmar Bergman.
The kind of terror that could never be... until now... until Bergman!
In 1923 Berlin, following the suicide of his brother, an American acrobat struggles to survive while facing unemployment, depression, alcoholism, and the social decay of Germany during the Weimar Republic.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 133 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Serpent's Egg
The Serpent's Egg isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 October 1977.
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Cast & crew
- Ingmar BergmanDirector
- David CarradineAbel Rosenberg
- Liv UllmannManuela Rosenberg
- Gert FröbeInspector Bauer
- Heinz BennentHans Vergerus
- Toni BergerMonsieur Rosenberg
- Christian BerkelStudent
- Paula BraendMadame Hemse
- Erna BrünellMadame Rosenberg
- Paul BürksCabaret Comedian
- Gaby DohmWoman with Child
- Emil FeistMiser
- Kai FischerHure
Details
- Released
- 28 October 1977
- Country
- Germany, Italy
- Written by
- Ingmar Bergman
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The Serpent's Egg: quick answers
Is The Serpent's Egg worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 133 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Serpent's Egg?
The Serpent's Egg runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does The Serpent's Egg have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Serpent's Egg. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Serpent's Egg parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Serpent's Egg is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Serpent's Egg on?
The Serpent's Egg isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 October 1977. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Serpent's Egg?
If you liked The Serpent's Egg, try Stay, Triage, The Good Doctor.
Who directed The Serpent's Egg?
The Serpent's Egg (1977) was directed by Ingmar Bergman and stars David Carradine, Liv Ullmann, Gert Fröbe.