Through a Glass Darkly Cast Guide and Where to Watch
A TMDB-backed guide to Through a Glass Darkly, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Here's the full cast of Through a Glass Darkly (1961) — who plays who — plus where to watch and the essential facts about this movie.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Harriet Andersson as Karin; Gunnar Björnstrand as David; Max von Sydow as Martin; Lars Passgård as Minus
About Through a Glass Darkly
Karin hopes to recover from her recent stay at a mental hospital by spending the summer at her family's cottage on a tiny island. Her husband, Martin, cares for her but is frustrated by her physical withdrawal. Her younger brother, Minus, is confused by Karin's vulnerability and his own budding sexuality. Their father, David, cannot overcome his haughty remoteness. Beset by visions, Karin descends further into madness.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Through a Glass Darkly?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Through a Glass Darkly?
Harriet Andersson as Karin; Gunnar Björnstrand as David; Max von Sydow as Martin; Lars Passgård as Minus
Is this Through a Glass Darkly guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



