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The Best Intentions

7.119911 seasonTV SeriesDrama

The story of Ingmar Bergman's parents. How they fell in love, married against the wishes of their families, and had a difficult marriage and life in rural Sweden. Bergman's father was a pastor and poor; his mother from a well to do cultured family. It ends with the birth of Ingmar.

DirectorBille August

WriterIngmar Bergman

Where to watch

Not available in India

Streaming in 1 other country

The Best Intentions isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Sweden. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

Episode #1.1

Dec 25, 1991

Episode #1.2

Dec 26, 1991

Episode #1.3

Dec 29, 1991

Episode #1.4

Dec 30, 1991

Cast · Directed by Bille August

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The Best Intentions — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Best Intentions?

The Best Intentions isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in Sweden. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Best Intentions on Netflix?

No, The Best Intentions is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is The Best Intentions on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Best Intentions isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch The Best Intentions for free?

The Best Intentions isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in The Best Intentions?

The Best Intentions has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 1991.

Are all episodes of The Best Intentions out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of The Best Intentions are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Best Intentions?

No — The Best Intentions ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is The Best Intentions based on a true story?

Yes — The Best Intentions is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).