TV series
Fanny and Alexander
1984–1985, Swedish, on SVT1. Created by Ingmar Bergman.
Glowing, magnificent, enchanting.
Through the eyes of ten-year-old Alexander, we witness the delights and conflicts of the Ekdahl family, a sprawling bourgeois clan in turn-of-the-twentieth-century Sweden.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 83 min
- Status
- Ended in 1985
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8.3/10 from 154 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Fanny and Alexander
Fanny and Alexander is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Episode 4
Aired 2 January 1985
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Ingmar BergmanCreator
- Pernilla AllwinFanny Ekdahl · 4 ep
- Bertil GuveAlexander Ekdahl · 4 ep
- Ewa FrölingEmilie Ekdahl · 4 ep
- Jarl KulleGustav Adolf Ekdahl · 4 ep
- Börje AhlstedtCarl Ekdahl · 4 ep
- Gunn WållgrenHelena Ekdahl · 4 ep
- Ernst GüntherRector Magnificus · 4 ep
- Sune MangsMr. Salenius (Actor) · 4 ep
- Pernilla WahlgrenEsmeralda · 4 ep
- Allan EdwallOscar Ekdahl · 3 ep
- Erland JosephsonIsak Jacobi · 2 ep
- Jan MalmsjöBishop Edvard Vergerus · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 25 December 1984
- Last aired
- 2 January 1985
- Network
- SVT1
- Original title
- Fanny och Alexander
- Language
- Swedish
- Country
- Sweden
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-MA
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Fanny and Alexander: quick answers
Is Fanny and Alexander worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.3/10 from 154 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Fanny and Alexander are there?
Fanny and Alexander has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 83 minutes each.
Is Fanny and Alexander finished?
Yes. Fanny and Alexander ended in 1985, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Fanny and Alexander on?
Fanny and Alexander is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Fanny and Alexander parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Fanny and Alexander is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Fanny and Alexander?
If you liked Fanny and Alexander, try This Is Us, The Haunting of Hill House, Six Feet Under.
Who created Fanny and Alexander?
Fanny and Alexander was created by Ingmar Bergman and stars Pernilla Allwin, Bertil Guve, Ewa Fröling.