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Seen it?1966 | 85 min | Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences adore it (8.1 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Swedish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
A young nurse, Alma, is put in charge of Elisabeth Vogler: an actress who is seemingly healthy in all respects, but will not talk. As they spend time together, Alma speaks to Elisabeth constantly, never receiving any answer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86 on Metacritic
- AudiencesVery strong
8.1 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 BAFTA.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$250K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 214K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ingmar Bergman
- Bibi AnderssonAlma
- Liv UllmannElisabet Vogler
- Margaretha KrookThe Doctor
- Gunnar BjörnstrandHerr Vogler
- Jörgen LindströmElisabet's Son (uncredited)
- Thích Quảng ĐứcSelf - burning monk (archive footage)