Autumn Sonata

1h 33m · 1978 · Directed by Ingmar Bergman · 4.5 / 5 on Letterboxd

Autumn Sonata (1978) runs 1h 33m, directed by Ingmar Bergman. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

After a seven-year absence, Charlotte Andergast travels to Sweden to reunite with her daughter Eva. The pair have a troubled relationship: Charlotte sacrificed the responsibilities of motherhood for a career as a classical pianist. Over an emotional night, the pair reopen the wounds of the past. Charlotte gets another shock when she finds out that her mentally impaired daughter, Helena, is out of the asylum and living with Eva.

Genres: Drama

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)