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Face to Face

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1976 | 114 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Swedish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1976: an older pace and style.

A psychiatrist temporarily separated from her family begins to experience severe psychological distress while working at a mental hospital and returning to her childhood home. As her professional responsibilities and personal relationships intersect, she undergoes a breakdown that forces her to confront long-suppressed memories and fears. (Note: This entry refers to the 1976 theatrical feature film (approximately 135 minutes), created by condensing and re-editing the four-part Swedish television miniseries originally produced the same year.)

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    80% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 2 Oscars.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 21K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ingmar Bergman

  • Liv UllmannDr. Jenny Isaksson
  • Erland JosephsonDr. Tomas Jacobi
  • Aino TaubeJenny's Grandmother
  • Gunnar BjörnstrandJenny's Grandfather
  • Kristina AdolphsonNurse Veronica
  • Marianne AminoffJenny's Mother
  • Gösta EkmanMikael Strömberg
  • Helene FribergAnna Isaksson
  • Ulf JohanssonHelmuth Wankel
  • Sven LindbergErik Isaksson