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Karin hopes to recover from her recent stay at a mental hospital by spending the summer at her family's cottage on a tiny island. Her husband, Martin, cares for her but is frustrated by her physical withdrawal. Her younger brother, Minus, is confused by Karin's vulnerability and his own budding sexuality. Their father, David, cannot overcome his haughty remoteness. Beset by visions, Karin descends further into madness.
Through a Glass Darkly is a film that explores themes of daughter, island, schizophrenia. It also touches on author and mental illness and electroconvulsive therapy.
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Director
Ingmar Bergman
Cast
Harriet Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Max von Sydow, Lars Passgård
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Through a Glass Darkly
You can stream Through a Glass Darkly (1961) on Max with a subscription.
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7.8/10
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Director
Ingmar Bergman
Cast
Harriet Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Max von Sydow, Lars Passgård
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Through a Glass Darkly is streaming on Max. Through a Glass Darkly is streaming on Criterion Channel. Through a Glass Darkly is not currently available on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+. Availability last verified May 23, 2026.