The Ghost Sonata (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2007, The Ghost Sonata is a drama and tv movie film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. The Ghost Sonata relates the adventures of a young student, who idealizes the lives of the inhabitants of a stylish apartment building in Stockholm. He makes the acquaintance of the mysterious Jacob Hummel, who helps him to find his way into the apartment, only to find that it is a nest of betrayal and sickness. The world, the student learns, is hell and human beings must suffer to achieve salvation.
Who’s in it. The Ghost Sonata stars Jan Malmsjö as Gubben, Jonas Malmsjö as Studenten, Elin Klinga as Fröken and Gunnel Lindblom as Mumien, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Ghost Sonata has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ghost Sonata page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ghost Sonata tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ghost Sonata (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ghost Sonata change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ghost Sonata worth watching?
- The Ghost Sonata holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ghost Sonata?
- The Ghost Sonata stars Jan Malmsjö, Jonas Malmsjö, Elin Klinga, Gunnel Lindblom and Erland Josephson.
- When was The Ghost Sonata released?
- The Ghost Sonata was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.