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Fanny and Alexander (1982)
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As children in the loving Ekdahl family, Fanny and Alexander enjoy a happy life with their parents, who run a theater company. After their father dies unexpectedly, however, the siblings end up in a joyless home when their mother, Emilie, marries a stern bishop. The bleak situation gradually grows worse as the bishop becomes more controlling, but dedicated relatives make a valiant attempt to aid Emilie, Fanny and Alexander.
Cast
Pernilla Allwinas Fanny Ekdahl
Bertil Guveas Alexander Ekdahl
Jan Malmsjöas Bishop Edvard Vergerus
Börje Ahlstedtas Carl Ekdahl
Anna Bergmanas Hanna Schwartz
Anna Bergmanas Hanna Schwartz
Gunn Wållgrenas Helena Ekdahl
Kristina Adolphsonas Siri
Erland Josephsonas Isak Jacobi
Mats Bergmanas Aron Retzinsky
Jarl Kulleas Gustav Adolf Ekdahl
Allan Edwallas Oscar Ekdahl
Ewa Frölingas Emilie Ekdahl
Harriet Anderssonas Justina
Facts
| Release date | December 17, 1982 |
| Runtime | 188 min (3h 8m) — longer as the 1982 average of 110 min |
| Genres | Fantasy, Drama, Mystery |
| Original title | Fanny och Alexander |
| Language | SV |
| Budget | $6,000,000 |
| Box office | $6,800,000 (1.1× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0083922 |
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Wild Strawberries1957 · ★ 8.1 · 1h 31m
Persona1966 · ★ 8.1 · 1h 25m
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Cries and Whispers1972 · ★ 7.9 · 1h 35m
Winter Light1963 · ★ 7.9 · 1h 20m
Through a Glass Darkly1961 · ★ 7.8 · 1h 31m
The Virgin Spring1960 · ★ 7.8 · 1h 30m
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Questions
How long is Fanny and Alexander?
Fanny and Alexander runs 188 minutes (3h 8m), which is long for a fantasy — plan for it.
Is Fanny and Alexander worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.8/10 across 918 votes, which places it #5 of 41 films released in 1982 in this index (top 90%) and #90 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Fanny and Alexander?
Fanny and Alexander was directed by Ingmar Bergman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Seventh Seal (1957), Wild Strawberries (1957), Persona (1966).
Who stars in Fanny and Alexander?
Pernilla Allwin as Fanny Ekdahl; Bertil Guve as Alexander Ekdahl; Jan Malmsjö as Bishop Edvard Vergerus; Börje Ahlstedt as Carl Ekdahl; Anna Bergman as Hanna Schwartz; Anna Bergman as Hanna Schwartz.
What is Fanny and Alexander rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Fanny and Alexander?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/50264.