Welcome to my latest post of Scandinavian films and TV series to stream now while you’re staying safer at home. Here I feature films and TV shows from Sweden. Previously, I shared Films & TV Series to Stream Now: Norway. Stay tuned for Denmark.
Over the years, Sweden has won three Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film – The Virgin Spring (1960), Through the Glass Darkly (1961), and Fanny & Alexander (1983) – all of them directed by Ingmar Bergman and which can all be streamed now. See below for details.
In the case of Sweden, I found it interesting that I had not seen many of the movies and TV shows listed, but I had read many of the books upon which they were based. I enjoyed the books (I even consider them among my favorite Scandinavian reads) but I am often hesitant to see movies that are based on books I’ve read and enjoyed. But maybe that will change during this coronavirus self-quarantine time.
As I mentioned in my previous post, for streaming options, you have, of course, the usual suspects – Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and more – but don’t forget that you may have free streaming options available from your public library through hoopla and kanopy as well. These two services offer plenty of free foreign and domestic films and TV shows at no charge.
Please note that availability of films and TV shows on these streaming platforms may change at any time.
* Movies/TV series with one asterisk are ones I’ve watched but don’t necessarily recommend unless you’re up for something a bit out of the ordinary.
** Movies/TV series with double asterisks are ones I’ve enjoyed and recommend, assuming you’re in the mood for that genre.
Films from Sweden
A Man Called Ove
- Director: Hannes Holm (2016)
- Based on book by Fredrik Backman, A Man Called Ove
- Genre: Drama, Comedy
- Academy Award Nominee for Best Foreign Language Film, 2016
- Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video (Sundance Now)
As It Is in Heaven
- Director: Kay Pollak (2004)
- Genre: Drama
- Starring: Michael Nyqvist
- Academy Award Nominee for Best Foreign Language Film, 2004
- Where to Watch: hoopla
Becoming Astrid
- Director: Pernille Fischer Christensen (2018)
- Genre: Drama
- Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video (included with Prime)
* Border
Britt-Marie Was Here
Fanny & Alexander
- Director: Ingmar Bergman (1982)
- Genre: Drama
- Academy Award Winner for Best Foreign Language Film, 1983
- Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
Force Majeure
** The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium Trilogy #1)
** The Girl Who Played with Fire (Millennium Trilogy #2)
** The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest (Millennium Trilogy #3)
Sami Blood
- Director: Amanda Kernell (2017)
- Genre: Drama
- Where to Watch: hoopla
Simon and the Oaks
The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared
The 101-Year-Old Man Who Skipped Out on the Bill and Disappeared
- Director: Felix Herngren & Måns Herngren (2016)
- Genre: Comedy
- Where to Watch: Netflix
* The Square
- Director: Ruben Ostlund (2018)
- Genre: Drama
- Academy Award Nominee for Best Foreign Language Film, 2018
- Where to Watch: hoopla, Amazon Prime Video
The Virgin Spring
- Director: Ingmar Bergman (1960)
- Genre: Drama
- Academy Award Winner for Best Foreign Language Film, 1960
- Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
Through a Glass Darkly
- Director: Ingmar Bergman (1961)
- Genre: Drama
- Academy Award Winner for Best Foreign Language Film, 1962
- Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
TV Series
Quicksand
Wallander: The Original Episodes
Wallander: Season 2
Wallander: Season 3
Which films and TV shows have you seen and recommend? Do you have others to add to the list? Share in the comments or email me. I’d love to hear.
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