Brink of Life
Seen it?1958 | 85 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Leaves you with something to think about.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 25 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- It's in Swedish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1958: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
This intimate chamber drama, set in a maternity ward, follows the emotional crises of three women as they grapple with motherhood.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ingmar Bergman
- Eva DahlbeckStina Andersson
- Ingrid ThulinCecilia Ellius
- Bibi AnderssonHjördis Pettersson
- Barbro Hiort af OrnäsNurse Brita
- Erland JosephsonAnders Ellius
- Max von SydowHarry Andersson
- Gunnar SjöbergDr. Nordlander
- Ann-Marie GyllenspetzCounsellor Gran
- Inga LandgréGreta Ellius
- Kristina AdolphsonNurse (uncredited)