To Joy(1950)
Till glädje
To Joy Synopsis
A young orchestra violinist’s fear of mediocrity and drive for artistic success strain his marriage to a fellow musician. Told largely in flashback and shaped by Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, the film examines ambition, love, and loss in early Ingmar Bergman.
To Joy (1950) is a romance, drama and music film directed by Ingmar Bergman, released on February 20, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Maj-Britt Nilsson, Stig Olin, Birger Malmsten and John Ekman. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 77 ratings.
- Director:
- Ingmar Bergman
- Writers:
- Ingmar Bergman
- Producers:
- Allan Ekelund
- Cinematographer:
- Gunnar Fischer
- Production:
- SF Studios
- Status:
- Released
To Joy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maj-Britt Nilsson
as Marta Olsson
Stig Olin
as Stig Eriksson
Birger Malmsten
as Marcel
John Ekman
as Mikael Bro
Margit Carlqvist
as Nelly Bro
Victor Sjöström
as Sönderby
Sif Ruud
as Stina (uncredited)
Erland Josephson
as Bertil (uncredited)
Ernst Brunman
as Concert Hall Doorkeeper (uncredited)
Georg Skarstedt
as Anker, Flute Player (uncredited)
Svea Holst
as Nurse at the Maternity Ward (uncredited)
Ingmar Bergman
as Expecting Father at the Maternity Ward (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Ingmar Bergman, written by Ingmar Bergman, produced by Allan Ekelund.
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To Joy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 77 ratings.
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To Joy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch To Joy online?
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To Joy (1950) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in To Joy?
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The main cast of To Joy (1950) includes Maj-Britt Nilsson, Stig Olin, Birger Malmsten, John Ekman and Margit Carlqvist. The film was directed by Ingmar Bergman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was To Joy released?
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To Joy was released on February 20, 1950 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is To Joy worth watching?
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To Joy (1950) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 77 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.