The Misanthrope
1974, Danish. Directed by Ingmar Bergman.
This television film records Ingmar Bergman’s Copenhagen stage production of Molière’s The Misanthrope, presented as a guest performance at the Royal Danish Theatre. The play centers on Alceste, a man who rejects social hypocrisy and flattery, whose rigid principles are tested by his love for the socially adept Célimène.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
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- Released
- 10 May 1974
- Original title
- Misantropen
- Country
- Denmark
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The Misanthrope runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
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Which OTT platform is The Misanthrope on?
The Misanthrope isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 May 1974. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Misanthrope?
If you liked The Misanthrope, try Ricky Gervais: Mortality, Clear History, Gabriel Iglesias: Aloha Fluffy.
Who directed The Misanthrope?
The Misanthrope (1974) was directed by Ingmar Bergman and stars Hanne Borchsenius, Benny Hansen, Holger Juul Hansen.