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The Best Intentions

7.019923h 2mMovieDramaRomance

In this film about Ingmar Bergman's parents, Henrik Bergman is studying for the priesthood and trying to make ends meet when he encounters the lovely, affluent Anna. Despite their social differences, Henrik and Anna fall in love, wed and…

DirectorBille August
WriterIngmar Bergman
ProducerIngrid Dahlberg

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Cast · Directed by Bille August

SFSamuel Fröler
Samuel Fröler
Henrik Bergman
PAPernilla August
Pernilla August
Anna Bergman
MSMax von Sydow
Max von Sydow
Johan Åkerblom
GNGhita Nørby
Ghita Nørby
Karin Åkerblom
LHLennart Hjulström
Lennart Hjulström
Nordenson
MMMona Malm
Mona Malm
Alma Bergman
LELena Endre
Lena Endre
Frida Strandberg
KHKeve Hjelm
Keve Hjelm
Fredrik Bergman
BKBjörn Kjellman
Björn Kjellman
Ernst Åkerblom
BABörje Ahlstedt
Börje Ahlstedt
Carl Åkerblom
HAHans Alfredson
Hans Alfredson
Gransjö
LHLena T. Hansson
Lena T. Hansson
Magda Säll

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The Best Intentions — streaming FAQ

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The Best Intentions isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on FlixFling. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Best Intentions on Netflix?

No, The Best Intentions is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on FlixFling.

Is The Best Intentions on Amazon Prime Video?

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The Best Intentions isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on FlixFling.

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).