1939 (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1989, 1939 is a drama and war film directed by Göran Carmback, running about 193 minutes.
What it’s about. When the war breaks out, Annika lives with her parents in Värmland, close to the border to Norway. Her cousin Harald is a dealer in the black market but has to escape from the police to Norway. Annika moves to Stockholm and gets a job as a waitress. She meets the happy-go-lucky Berit and together they have a wonderful time. She also meets a young man, Bengt, whom she marries. But almost immediately she discovers that her husband is different from the man who was courting her. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.
Who’s in it. 1939 stars Helene Egelund as Annika, Helena Bergström as Berit, Per Morberg as Bengt Hall and Ingvar Hirdwall as Annika's father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, 1939 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 1939 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 1939 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 1939 (1989)?
- In GB, 1939 is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 1939 worth watching?
- 1939 holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 1939?
- 1939 stars Helene Egelund, Helena Bergström, Per Morberg, Ingvar Hirdwall and Anita Ekström.
- When was 1939 released?
- 1939 was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 193 minutes.