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The Freethinker

7.119944h 36mMovieHistoryDrama

The film portrays the Swedish playwright, novelist, poet, essayist and painter August Strindberg's life 1849-1912. Through his extensive correspondence and literary production, from the supposed first work, the drama "The Free Thinker"…

DirectorsGöran Bäuerle·Mats Gustavsson
WritersNiklas Westergren·Charlie Kristiansson

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

The Freethinker isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in France. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Göran Bäuerle

AM
Anders Mattsson
August Strindberg
LS
Lena Settervall
Siri von Essen
RB
Roland Borgström
Carl-Oskar Strindberg
IB
Ingela Berger
Ulrika Eleonora Strindberg
TF
Torsten Föllinger
August Strindberg (Old)
MR
Mikael Rubbestad
August Strindberg (12 Years Old)
EE
Emil Eriksson
August Strindberg (7 Years Old)
KR
Karin Rubbestad
Eva Karlsson
CL
Camilla Lindberg
Karin Strindberg (14 Years Old)
KJ
Karin Jansson
Karin Strindberg (8 Years Old)
SH
Sofi Holt
Greta Strindberg (6 Years Old)
JH
Jonas Holt
Hans Strindberg (4 Years Old)

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The Freethinker — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Freethinker?

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Is The Freethinker on Netflix?

No, The Freethinker is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is The Freethinker on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch The Freethinker for free?

The Freethinker isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Freethinker?

The Freethinker hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 22, 1994. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.