Fanny and Alexander
1982, Swedish. Directed by Ingmar Bergman.
As children in the loving Ekdahl family, Fanny and Alexander enjoy a happy life with their parents, who run a theater company. After their father dies unexpectedly, however, the siblings end up in a joyless home when their mother, Emilie, marries a stern bishop. The bleak situation gradually grows worse as the bishop becomes more controlling, but dedicated relatives make a valiant attempt to aid Emilie, Fanny and Alexander.
- Runtime
- 3h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
- R
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Fanny and Alexander is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ingmar BergmanDirector
- Pernilla AllwinFanny Ekdahl
- Bertil GuveAlexander Ekdahl
- Jan MalmsjöBishop Edvard Vergérus
- Ewa FrölingEmilie Ekdahl
- Gunn WållgrenHelena Ekdahl
- Börje AhlstedtCarl Ekdahl
- Anna BergmanHanna Schwartz
- Kristina AdolphsonSiri
- Erland JosephsonIsak Jacobi
- Mats BergmanAron Retzinsky
- Jarl KulleGustav Adolf Ekdahl
- Allan EdwallOscar Ekdahl
Details
- Released
- 17 December 1982
- Original title
- Fanny och Alexander
- Country
- Sweden, France, Germany
- Written by
- Ingmar Bergman
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $6.8M
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Fanny and Alexander: quick answers
Is Fanny and Alexander worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 932 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Fanny and Alexander?
Fanny and Alexander runs 188 minutes (3h 8m).
Does Fanny and Alexander have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Fanny and Alexander. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Fanny and Alexander parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Fanny and Alexander is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Fanny and Alexander on?
Fanny and Alexander is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fanny and Alexander?
If you liked Fanny and Alexander, try Closet Monster, Donnie Darko, The Sixth Sense.
Who directed Fanny and Alexander?
Fanny and Alexander (1982) was directed by Ingmar Bergman and stars Pernilla Allwin, Bertil Guve, Jan Malmsjö.