The Parson's Widow
1920, SV. Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.
A newly elected village parson is required to marry his predecessor's widow. However, he's already married, and the woman is old enough to be his grandmother.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- SV
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Carl Theodor DreyerDirector
- Hildur CarlbergDame Margarete
- Einar RödSofren Ivarson
- Greta AlmrothMari - His Sweetheart
- Olav AukrustFirst Candidate
- Emil HelsengreenThe Gardener
- Mathilde NielsenGunvor
- Lorentz ThyholtThe Beadle
- Kurt WelinSecond Candidate
- William IvarsonNeighboring Priest
- Ivar BlekarstadFarmer
- Peter KraabølFarmer
Details
- Released
- 4 October 1920
- Original title
- Prästänkan
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Kristofer Janson, Carl Theodor Dreyer
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The Parson's Widow: quick answers
Is The Parson's Widow worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Parson's Widow?
The Parson's Widow runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Parson's Widow have a post-credits scene?
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The Parson's Widow parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Parson's Widow on?
The Parson's Widow isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 October 1920. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Parson's Widow?
If you liked The Parson's Widow, try Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, The Duke, Better Living Through Chemistry.
Who directed The Parson's Widow?
The Parson's Widow (1920) was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer and stars Hildur Carlberg, Einar Röd, Greta Almroth.