Where to Watch Thirst (1949) in the US

What it's about

In 1946, nervous ballet dancer Ruth and her husband Bertil are returning to Sweden from his scholarship tour around Italy. In a Basle hotel room and on a train they quarrel; give food through the window to starving Germans; overhear wisdoms about marriage by Swedish clergymen returning from a conference; and finally make up. In flashbacks, Ruth reminisces her romance with middle-aged officer Raoul, her subsequent abortion, and her ballet career. In a seemingly separate episode set in quiet Stockholm during Midsummer, middle-aged widow Viola is harassed first by a psychiatrist, Dr. Rosengren, and then by a lesbian old school-friend Valborg, with tragic consequences.

Cast and crew

Director

Ingmar Bergman

Writer

Herbert Grevenius, Birgit Tengroth

Starring

Eva Henning, Birger Malmsten, Birgit Tengroth

Details

Release date

Jul 11, 1961

Language

Swedish, German

Country

Sweden

Where to Watch Thirst (1949) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Thirst in the United States?

Thirst is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD) and Fandango at Home (HD).

Can I stream Thirst or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD) and Fandango at Home (HD).

Can I watch Thirst for free in the United States?

We have not confirmed a free option for Thirst in the United States.