Wild Strawberries (1957): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Wild Strawberries
Director: Ingmar Bergman
Genre: Drama
Released: 1957
Duration: 91 min
Cast: Victor Sjöström, Bibi Andersson, Ingrid Thulin, Gunnar Björnstrand, Jullan Kindahl

What Wild Strawberries Is About

Crotchety retired doctor Isak Borg travels from Stockholm to Lund, Sweden, with his pregnant and unhappy daughter-in-law, Marianne, in order to receive an honorary degree from his alma mater. Along the way, they encounter a series of hitchhikers, each of whom causes the elderly doctor to muse upon the pleasures and failures of his own life. These include the vivacious young Sara, a dead ringer for the doctor's own first love.

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What is Wild Strawberries about?

Crotchety retired doctor Isak Borg travels from Stockholm to Lund, Sweden, with his pregnant and unhappy daughter-in-law, Marianne, in order to receive an honorary degree from his alma mater. Along the way, they encounter a series of hitchhikers, each of whom causes the elderly doctor to muse upon the pleasures and failures of his own life.

Where can I watch Wild Strawberries?

Wild Strawberries is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Wild Strawberries?

Wild Strawberries runs for 91 minutes (1h 31m).

When did Wild Strawberries come out?

Wild Strawberries was released in 1957.

Who directed Wild Strawberries?

Wild Strawberries was directed by Ingmar Bergman.

Who stars in Wild Strawberries?

Wild Strawberries stars Victor Sjöström, Bibi Andersson, Ingrid Thulin, Gunnar Björnstrand.

What is Wild Strawberries's rating?

Wild Strawberries holds 8.1/10 on IMDb and 8.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 88 out of 100.