Where to watch The Freethinker in Canada
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About The Freethinker
The Freethinker is a 1994 movie in the History and Drama genres, directed by Saman Ali, Hedvig Blidberg, Eva Bowden, Ria Busch, Göran Bäuerle, Ann Duroj, Maryn Eales, Thérèse Ferry, Mats Gustavsson, Annika Hallström, Jan-Anders Hansson, Fredrik Heurlin, Åsa Hoflin, Charlie Kristiansson, Peter Lindnér, Stefan Norlin, Pauli Saastamoinen, Robert Stengård, Daniel Strömberg, Ziskas Szemes, Helen Walhgren, Åsa Wendel, Niklas Westergren and Peter Watkins, starring Anders Mattsson, Lena Settervall and Roland Borgström. It has a runtime of 4 hours 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Freethinker in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
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" (1869), to the posthumously published "The Occult Diary" (published 1977 ). But also his three wives, Siri von Essen, Frida Uhl and Harriet Bosse, and the children Karin, Greta and Hans are given space in the film. The unpublished first drama "The Free Thinker", depicts a young man forced to break with family and tradition to follow his conscience and ideals, becomes a prophecy about the author's own life.
Top cast
Anders Mattsson
August Strindberg
Lena Settervall
Siri von Essen
Roland Borgström
Carl-Oskar Strindberg
Ingela Berger
Ulrika Eleonora Strindberg
Torsten Föllinger
August Strindberg (Old)
Mikael Rubbestad
August Strindberg (12 Years Old)
Emil Eriksson
August Strindberg (7 Years Old)
Karin Rubbestad
Eva Karlsson
Camilla Lindberg
Karin Strindberg (14 Years Old)
Karin Jansson
Karin Strindberg (8 Years Old)
Sofi Holt
Greta Strindberg (6 Years Old)
Jonas Holt
Hans Strindberg (4 Years Old)
Karin Hagås
Ann Marie
Göran Boll
Carl-Gustaf Wrangel
Sofia Björnstedt
Sofia in de Betou
Lina Svanberg
Ina Forstén
Rune Jacobsson
Per Staaff
Berit Bornecrantz
Anne Charlotte Leffler
Maria Bång
Alfhild Agrell
Råger Wilson
Axel Lundegård
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Freethinker in Canada?+
The Freethinker is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is The Freethinker on Netflix?+
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How long is The Freethinker?+
The Freethinker has a runtime of 4 hours 36 minutes (276 minutes).
Who stars in The Freethinker?+
The Freethinker stars Anders Mattsson, Lena Settervall, Roland Borgström, Ingela Berger and Torsten Föllinger.
When did The Freethinker come out?+
The Freethinker is a 1994 movie directed by Saman Ali, Hedvig Blidberg, Eva Bowden, Ria Busch, Göran Bäuerle, Ann Duroj, Maryn Eales, Thérèse Ferry, Mats Gustavsson, Annika Hallström, Jan-Anders Hansson, Fredrik Heurlin, Åsa Hoflin, Charlie Kristiansson, Peter Lindnér, Stefan Norlin, Pauli Saastamoinen, Robert Stengård, Daniel Strömberg, Ziskas Szemes, Helen Walhgren, Åsa Wendel, Niklas Westergren and Peter Watkins.
What genre is The Freethinker?+
The Freethinker is History and Drama film.
Who directed The Freethinker?+
The Freethinker was directed by Saman Ali, Hedvig Blidberg, Eva Bowden, Ria Busch, Göran Bäuerle, Ann Duroj, Maryn Eales, Thérèse Ferry, Mats Gustavsson, Annika Hallström, Jan-Anders Hansson, Fredrik Heurlin, Åsa Hoflin, Charlie Kristiansson, Peter Lindnér, Stefan Norlin, Pauli Saastamoinen, Robert Stengård, Daniel Strömberg, Ziskas Szemes, Helen Walhgren, Åsa Wendel, Niklas Westergren and Peter Watkins.
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