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The Vocation

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Sven Nykvist, best known as Ingmar Bergman cinematographer, made this film as a tribute to his father who was a missionary in Kongo in the early 20th century. The story of his father Gustav Natanael Nykvist is told through his own photos,…

DirectorSven Nykvist
WriterSven Nykvist

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Streaming in 1 other country

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

Cast · Directed by Sven Nykvist

EJErland Josephson
Erland Josephson
Narrator (voice)
HAHarriet Andersson
Harriet Andersson
Narrator (voice)
SCSean Connery
Sean Connery
Narrator (voice)
LULiv Ullmann
Liv Ullmann
Narrator (voice)

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The Vocation — streaming FAQ

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Is The Vocation on Netflix?

No, The Vocation is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

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