Summer Interlude (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1951, Summer Interlude is a drama and romance film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 96 minutes. “An intimate love story—frank, fresh, and delightful in its telling!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A jaded prima ballerina reminisces about her first love affair after she is unexpectedly sent her lover's old diary.
Who’s in it. Summer Interlude stars Maj-Britt Nilsson as Marie, Birger Malmsten as Henrik, Alf Kjellin as David Nyström and Annalisa Ericson as Kaj, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Summer Interlude has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Summer Interlude page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer Interlude tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer Interlude (1951)?
- In US, Summer Interlude is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Summer Interlude worth watching?
- Summer Interlude holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Summer Interlude?
- Summer Interlude stars Maj-Britt Nilsson, Birger Malmsten, Alf Kjellin, Annalisa Ericson and Georg Funkquist.
- When was Summer Interlude released?
- Summer Interlude was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.