The Mistress (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1962, The Mistress is a drama film directed by Vilgot Sjöman, running about 77 minutes. “Suddenly She Became A Woman!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A love triangle through the four seasons. A young woman, living in a relationship, falls in love with a married man. If someone had told her that she in a few months should be the man's mistress, she would become aggrieved and indignant. She was certainly not a woman who would mess with married men.
Who’s in it. The Mistress stars Bibi Andersson as The Girl, Max von Sydow as The Man, Per Myrberg as The Boy and Birger Lensander as Conductor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Mistress 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 Mistress page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mistress tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mistress (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mistress change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mistress worth watching?
- The Mistress holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mistress?
- The Mistress stars Bibi Andersson, Max von Sydow, Per Myrberg, Birger Lensander and Gunnar Olsson.
- When was The Mistress released?
- The Mistress was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.