Loving Couples (1964): cast, story & where to watch

1964 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1964, Loving Couples is a drama and romance film directed by Mai Zetterling, running about 118 minutes.

What it’s about. As three pregnant women wait to have their babies in a hospital in Stockholm at the outbreak of the Great War, they relive their childhood and youthful experiences.

Who’s in it. Loving Couples stars Harriet Andersson as Agda Frideborg, Gunnel Lindblom as Adele Holmström, Gio Petré as Angela von Pahlen and Anita Björk as Petra von Pahlen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Loving Couples has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Loving Couples page.

If you liked it. Fans of Loving Couples tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Loving Couples (1964)?
In US, Loving Couples is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Loving Couples worth watching?
Loving Couples holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Loving Couples?
Loving Couples stars Harriet Andersson, Gunnel Lindblom, Gio Petré, Anita Björk and Gunnar Björnstrand.
When was Loving Couples released?
Loving Couples was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.