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The Women on the Roof

★ 4.4(11)19891h 29m

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Director: Carl-Gustav Nykvist
Release date: 1989-09-15
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: Swedish
Status: Released
Country: Sweden
Studio: SVT Drama

About The Women on the Roof

The Women on the Roof is a 1989 movie in the Romance and Drama genres, directed by Carl-Gustav Nykvist, starring Amanda Ooms, Helena Bergström and Stellan Skarsgård. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.4/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Women on the Roof in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An innocent and beautiful girl, Linnea rents an apartment in Stockholm just before WWI. As she works for an old man who owns a photography studio she meets Anna, a photographer with whom she develops a complex friendship. Anna’s circus-performer boyfriend and European politics complicate Linnea’s routine.

Cast

Amanda Ooms

Linnea

Helena Bergström

Anna

Stellan Skarsgård

Willy

Percy Brandt

Fischer

Lars Ori Bäckström

Holger

Katarina Olsson

Gerda

Leif Andrée

Oskar

Stig Ossian Ericson

Vicar

Johan Bergenstråhle

Photographer Halling

Ulla Sallert

Annmari Kastrup

Efva Lilja

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Women on the Roof in Canada?+

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Is The Women on the Roof on Netflix?+

The Women on the Roof is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Women on the Roof?+

The Women on the Roof has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in The Women on the Roof?+

The Women on the Roof stars Amanda Ooms, Helena Bergström, Stellan Skarsgård, Percy Brandt and Lars Ori Bäckström.

When did The Women on the Roof come out?+

The Women on the Roof is a 1989 movie directed by Carl-Gustav Nykvist.

What genre is The Women on the Roof?+

The Women on the Roof is Romance and Drama film.

Who directed The Women on the Roof?+

The Women on the Roof was directed by Carl-Gustav Nykvist.

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