Autumn Sonata Ending Explained: Plot and Final Scene Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to Autumn Sonata, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Autumn Sonata (1978) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next.
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
Ingrid Bergman as Charlotte; Liv Ullmann as Eva; Lena Nyman as Helena; Halvar Björk as Viktor; Marianne Aminoff as Charlotte's Private Secretary; Arne Bang-Hansen as Uncle Otto; Gunnar Björnstrand as Paul; Erland Josephson as Josef
About Autumn Sonata
After a seven-year absence, Charlotte Andergast travels to Sweden to reunite with her daughter Eva. The pair have a troubled relationship: Charlotte sacrificed the responsibilities of motherhood for a career as a classical pianist. Over an emotional night, the pair reopen the wounds of the past. Charlotte gets another shock when she finds out that her mentally impaired daughter, Helena, is out of the asylum and living with Eva.
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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 Autumn Sonata?
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 Autumn Sonata?
Ingrid Bergman as Charlotte; Liv Ullmann as Eva; Lena Nyman as Helena; Halvar Björk as Viktor; Marianne Aminoff as Charlotte's Private Secretary; Arne Bang-Hansen as Uncle Otto; Gunnar Björnstrand as Paul; Erland Josephson as Josef
Is this Autumn Sonata guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



