The Virgin Spring (1960)
Jungfrukällan
Overview
Devout Christians Töre and Märeta send their only daughter, the virginal Karin, and their foster daughter, the unrepentant Ingeri, to deliver candles to a distant church. On their way through the woods, the girls encounter a group of savage goat herders who brutally rape and murder Karin as Ingeri remains hidden. When the killers unwittingly seek refuge in the farmhouse of Töre and Märeta, Töre plots a fitting revenge.
Where to watch The Virgin Spring
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Australia | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, maxdome, Freenet meinVOD | Apple TV, Amazon Video, maxdome |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner +2 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner +2 |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Acontra Plus | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Italy | Nexo Plus, MYmovies One, Novecento | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke | — | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Cinefil Wow Plus, FOD | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Virgin Spring in 10 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Virgin Spring about?
Devout Christians Töre and Märeta send their only daughter, the virginal Karin, and their foster daughter, the unrepentant Ingeri, to deliver candles to a distant church. On their way through the woods, the girls encounter a group of savage goat herders who brutally rape and murder Karin as Ingeri remains hidden. When the killers unwittingly seek refuge in the farmhouse of Töre and Märeta, Töre plots a fitting revenge. The Virgin Spring is a Drama, History movie, released on 1960-02-08, runtime 90 minutes.
Is The Virgin Spring worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Virgin Spring 7.8 out of 10 from 697 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch The Virgin Spring?
In the United States, The Virgin Spring streams on Criterion Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Ingmar Bergman
Cast
- Max von Sydow as Töre
- Birgitta Valberg as Märeta
- Gunnel Lindblom as Ingeri
- Birgitta Pettersson as Karin
- Axel Düberg as Thin Herdsman
- Allan Edwall as Beggar
- Tor Isedal as Mute Herdsman
- Ove Porath as Boy
- Axel Slangus as Bridge Keeper
- Gudrun Brost as Frida
- Oscar Ljung as Simon
- Tor Borong as Farm-hand
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Sources
Details and the 7.8/10 rating from The Virgin Spring on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.