Face to Face (1976): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Face to Face
Director: Ingmar Bergman
Genre: Drama
Released: 1976
Duration: 114 min
Cast: Liv Ullmann, Erland Josephson, Aino Taube, Gunnar Björnstrand, Kristina Adolphson

What Face to Face Is About

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.)

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What is Face to Face about?

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.

Where can I watch Face to Face?

Face to Face is available to watch on digital platforms such as Kanopy. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Face to Face?

Face to Face runs for 114 minutes (1h 54m).

When did Face to Face come out?

Face to Face was released in 1976.

Who directed Face to Face?

Face to Face was directed by Ingmar Bergman.

Who stars in Face to Face?

Face to Face stars Liv Ullmann, Erland Josephson, Aino Taube, Gunnar Björnstrand.

What is Face to Face's rating?

Face to Face holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 76 out of 100.