The Parson's Widow (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1920, The Parson's Widow is a comedy and drama film directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man is elected by a small village to be its parson. As part of his duties, he is required to marry the widow of the parson before him. This poses two problems--first, the widow is old enough to be his grandmother, and second, he is already engaged to another woman.
Who’s in it. The Parson's Widow stars Hildur Carlberg as Dame Margarete, Einar Röd as Sofren Ivarson, Greta Almroth as Mari - His Sweetheart and Olav Aukrust as First Candidate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Parson's Widow has been warmly received by 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 The Parson's Widow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Parson's Widow tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Parson's Widow (1920)?
- In GB, The Parson's Widow 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 The Parson's Widow worth watching?
- The Parson's Widow holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Parson's Widow?
- The Parson's Widow stars Hildur Carlberg, Einar Röd, Greta Almroth, Olav Aukrust and Emil Helsengreen.
- When was The Parson's Widow released?
- The Parson's Widow was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.