Erotikon (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1920, Erotikon is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Mauritz Stiller, running about 97 minutes. “A Daring Fable of Modern Love” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Erotikon is a 1920 Swedish romantic comedy film directed by Mauritz Stiller, starring Tora Teje, Karin Molander, Anders de Wahl and Lars Hanson. It is based on the 1917 play A kék róka by Ferenc Herczeg. The story revolves around an entomology professor obsessed with the sexual life of bugs, and his easygoing wife who is courted by two suitors.
Who’s in it. Erotikon stars Anders de Wahl as Professor Leo Charpentier, Tora Teje as Irene Charpentier, Lars Hanson as Preben Wells and Karin Molander as Marthe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Erotikon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Erotikon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Erotikon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Erotikon (1920)?
- In GB, Erotikon 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 Erotikon worth watching?
- Erotikon holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Erotikon?
- Erotikon stars Anders de Wahl, Tora Teje, Lars Hanson, Karin Molander and Elin Lagergren.
- When was Erotikon released?
- Erotikon was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.