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235 Czech Films to Watch

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  1. 201BestiářMovie · 2007Bestiary follows Karolína, a young woman whose life is deeply affected by her relationship with Alex, a man who remains enigmatic and distant. Their connection is marked by uncertainty and a confusing dynamic that drains her. Determined to overcome her emotional dependence, Karolína seeks guidance from other men to break free from her submissive tendencies and take control of her own desires. She yearns for a shift in their power balance.IMDb 4.5TMDB 5.0
  2. 202Once Upon a Time, There Was a King...Movie · 1955 · 107mA lonely king, known for his selfishness, asks his three daughters to declare how much they love him. When one daughter replies she loves him "more than salt," he angrily banishes her. Unable to grasp her meaning, the king believes love can only be measured by wealth or talent – the responses of his other two daughters. His arrogance leads him to order all the kingdom's salt destroyed, a decision that has unforeseen consequences. With the help of a wise, magical woman, the king eventually discovers the true value of his daughter’s words and learns what it truly means to be a just ruler.Stream onIMDb 8.0TMDB 8.0
  3. 20310 Rules for Winning Her HeartMovie · 2014 · 96m"The 10 Rules" is a comedy about Marek, a shy scientist who develops a crush on a girl who seems out of reach. Determined to help him, his friends enlist Marek’s father – a successful publisher of dating advice books – to create a course on understanding women. The unlikely trio develops ten rules for success, but the question remains: do these rules really work as promised?IMDb 5.6TMDB 4.5
  4. 204Joachim, Put It in the MachineMovie · 1974 · 95m · ComedyFrantisek Koudelka, a sincere man from the countryside, travels to Prague for work, hoping for a fresh start. Before leaving, he buys a computer-generated horoscope with biorhythm charts based on his birthdate. It details potential phases in his life – times of difficulty, danger, failure, or crisis, as well as periods of success. Having often faced bad luck, Frantisek sees the horoscope as an unexpected guide, offering possible insights into his future. As he adjusts to city life, he increasingly relies on these predictions, revealing both his weaknesses and strength in dealing with life's challenges.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.1
  5. 205Román pro mužeMovie · 2010This is the story of three siblings: Cyril, Bruno, and Aneta. After their parents die, the close bond between them deepens, with Cyril, the eldest, taking responsibility for raising his younger siblings. Now, that bond is tested. The three embark on their annual mountain trip, each carrying the weight of a predetermined future for Bruno.IMDb 5.0TMDB 4.8
  6. 206EmptiesMovie · 2007 · 103m · ComedyJosef Tkaloun, a retired Czech literature teacher, suddenly finds himself disconnected from his students and resigns in a dramatic fashion. He hadn't anticipated that this decision would also leave him feeling adrift and alienated from the world around him.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.7
  7. 207On the RoofMovie · 2019In Prague, Song, a 20-year-old Vietnamese man seeking opportunity, finds himself trapped in a marijuana grow house, living as a modern slave in the city's Vietnamese district. When the police raid the premises, Song flees to the rooftop of a nearby building and breaks down. He encounters Mr. Rypar, an 78-year-old man who prefers the past and resists the modern world. Rypar finds Song on the edge of the roof, crying, and the story unfolds.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 5.9
  8. 208Dark Blue WorldMovie · 2001 · 112m · Action, Drama, WarIn 1939, when Nazi Germany invades Czechoslovakia, Lieutenant Franta Slama, a skilled pilot, is tasked with training Karel Vojtisek, a young and talented flier. They quickly form a close friendship. Both men refuse to submit to the new regime and flee to England, joining Czech exiles in the Royal Air Force. During a mission over England, Karel's plane crashes, leading him to the farm of Susan, a woman whose husband is in the Navy. Karel and Susan begin a passionate romance, but she eventually chooses the more experienced Franta. As Franta and Karel try to hold onto their friendship, they face growing romantic tension and rivalry.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8
  9. 209Enemies of the StateMovie · 2010 · 118mA crime thriller based on the true story of Jiri Kajinek, the Czech Republic's first bounty hunter. His escape from the Mirov prison fortress made him a legend and Europe's most wanted man. The events of those five weeks on the run remain shrouded in mystery. *Kajínek* tells the powerful story of the country's most famous prisoner, set against a backdrop of a double murder, a lawyer seeking new evidence, and the underworld's influence over the government and the narrative surrounding the case. Is George a victim of a conspiracy, or is Kajinek a cold-blooded killer? Is he trying to prove his innocence, or to intimidate and manipulate witnesses?Stream onIMDb 5.9TMDB 5.2
  10. 210Squandered SundayMovie · 1990 · 78mArnošt, a soldier stationed in Josefov, experiences a bleak Sunday. The atmosphere is heavy with desperation, mirroring his own thoughts. Another day unfolds with no change, a reflection of the stagnant political climate in the Czech lands – a time when portraying a soldier as a drunk was unthinkable.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.1
  11. 211Why?Movie · 1987 · 86m"Why? (Proč?)" is a 1987 Czechoslovak drama directed by Karel Smyczek. It was featured at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section. The film explores hooliganism in Czechoslovakia, focusing on fans of the Prague football club Sparta. Sparta supporters were early instigators of football fan riots in the country, with disruptive actions dating back to the 1960s, such as damaging trains during away trips. The film depicts one such incident.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.1
  12. 212Garden Store - Part 2: DeserterMovie · 2017 · 115mIn 1940s Prague, a man who was once held as a prisoner by the Nazis returns to his upscale hair salon. He faces challenges with his family, the growing threat of communism, and the lingering shadows of his past.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 5.6
  13. 213Darbujan and PandrholaMovie · 1960 · 80mKuba Dařbuján, a poor miner, struggles to provide for his wife Markýtka and their eleven children. With the arrival of a new baby, he asks Death to be the child's godfather. Death agrees to a pact: Kuba can heal people when Death is at the foot of the bed, but not when Death is at the head. Kuba heals even a wealthy brewer, breaking the pact and trapping Death. This creates a world where no one can die, leading to unexpected and disruptive consequences.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 6.7
  14. 214We'll Kick Up a Fuss Tomorrow, Darling...Movie · 1976 · 95mIt all began with a lie. Mr. Novak told his neighbor, Mrs. Bartackova, that her husband was having an affair.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 7.9
  15. 2153 Seasons in HellMovie · 2009 · 110mIn 1947 Czechoslovakia, a 19-year-old poet embraces a bohemian lifestyle, shielded from the growing Communist presence. He lives freely with liberated women, seemingly unaware of the political climate surrounding him.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 5.3
  16. 216I'm All GoodMovie · 2008 · 102mThis Hrebejk comedy takes place in Prague, four years after the 1989 Velvet Revolution. The period was marked by newfound freedom, rapid change, and widespread uncertainty. Many embraced the new possibilities without reflection, discarding old values and readily accepting new ones. Some simply decided to take a pause.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.4
  17. 217Inseparable FiveMovie · 1987 · 74mThis is a comedy about the everyday lives and adventures of five close friends growing up in a small town in the South Czech Republic.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0
  18. 218Sněženky a machři po 25 letechMovie · 2008Twenty-five years after bonding at a ski camp, a close-knit group of former classmates reunite at the same mountain lodge. They hope to explore a long-standing unspoken attraction between two of them, while also confronting the regrets of their shared past.IMDb 4.2TMDB 3.3
  19. 219Big BeatMovie · 1993 · 110mSet in a peaceful Prague neighborhood in the late 1950s, this period musical comedy uses the story of an outsider to explore a changing society and generational differences. The film centers on a young man named Baby, whose introduction of rock and roll sparks a local uprising in a Communist community accustomed to swing music.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 5.3
  20. 220BarefootMovie · 2017 · 111mDuring World War II, a young boy is displaced from Prague and sent to the village of Slavonice, where he reunites with his extended family. He must adapt to a drastically different life, forging new friendships and adjusting to a world unlike anything he's known.IMDb 6.7TMDB 5.3
  21. 221Garden Store - Part 1: Family FriendMovie · 2017 · 131mDuring World War II, two sisters face hardship as they try to support their families after their husbands are arrested by the Gestapo. As they navigate the challenges of wartime life with their children, one sister develops a close relationship with a compassionate doctor.Stream onIMDb 5.7TMDB 4.3
  22. 222The Magical DuvetMovie · 2011 · 103mF. A. Brabec V perine is a vibrant musical comedy, the first Czech film made entirely in 3D. The film unfolds within a fantastical, computer-generated world hidden inside a quilt. Set in a carefree era of rock 'n' roll and pink Cadillacs, the story explores how dreams, both good and bad, manifest from our quilts. This musical adventure ultimately leads to a magical world of dreams.IMDb 4.7TMDB 3.7
  23. 223Behold HomolkaMovie · 1970 · 80mA lighthearted comedy follows a Czech taxi driver as he takes his family on a weekend trip to the countryside. His wife, daughter-in-law, son, and two grandchildren disrupt the peace of a couple enjoying a romantic getaway. While the women go to the horse races, the father spends the day drinking and watching football. The overweight daughter-in-law is disheartened by her missed opportunity to pursue a career as a ballerina. The film realistically portrays the family's individual struggles.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.4
  24. 224Ivanku, kamarade, muzes mluvit?Movie · 2005This play is based on real phone conversations between Czech soccer executives, recorded during an investigation in 2004. Comedian Petr Ctvrtnicek adapted these recordings into a performance where actors recite the phone calls from chairs, using the actual script as they perform for the audience.IMDb 8.0TMDB 3.8
  25. 225Vysehrad: FylmMovie · 2022It’s been over a year since we last saw Julio Lavický (Jakub Stáfek), the player who famously “sold” a match and then scored a great goal. His agent, Jarda (Jakub Prachar), says Lavi is still his usual eccentric self, but he's finally achieving success, both in football and personally. He’s led Vysehrad to the second league and is top scorer, attracting interest from bigger clubs. He's even proposed to his girlfriend Lucia (Sárka Vaculíková), Jarda’s sister. But at their lavish wedding, he discovers he has an eight-year-old son. Now, Julio must navigate a sudden avalanche of problems: winning his wife's trust, caring for his child who lives far away, advancing his career, and confronting the demanding practices of a particular football parent.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.7
  26. 226Coal TowerMovie · 2002 · 101mWhen Jakub, a young drug dealer, returns home to find police raiding his apartment while his parents are away, he desperately tries to destroy evidence. He soon learns the police are investigating the death of his childhood friend, who lived upstairs. As he mentally reconstructs the past week, Jakub remembers asking her to accept a package from his supplier, Pexeso, without telling her what it was.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.7
  27. 227Cutting It ShortMovie · 1981 · 93m · ComedyAt a small-town brewery, Francin runs the business while his wife Maryska charms the community with her beauty. Despite her delicate appearance, Maryska enjoys hearty food and beer, a contrast to Francin's more reserved nature. The arrival of a demanding board of directors for an audit is briefly derailed when Maryska prepares a traditional pig-killing feast. As Francin worries about his job security, his loud and friendly brother Pepin shows up for a visit, adding to the complications. This heartwarming story balances humor and genuine emotion as the characters deal with their lives and the strength of their bonds during challenging times.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 7.1
  28. 228Pat & Mat in a MovieMovie · 2016 · 80mPat and Mat, the beloved characters from the popular Czech animated series, are back with their trademark chaotic house repairs. Celebrating their 40th anniversary, these legendary cartoon figures, created by Lubomír Beneš and Vladimír Jiránek and first released in 1976, are sharing stories and full-length movies from their attic with fans. But their visit isn't without its challenges. This time, they encounter a mischievous cactus and a stubborn tree while attempting to "improve" their home with their uniquely creative methods. What happens next?IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.5
  29. 229The Snowdrop FestivalMovie · 1984 · 83m · Comedy, DramaThe film is set in Kersko, a quiet village of cottages and roads, and explores the subtle emotions of its residents. These ordinary people find joy in simple things like collecting odd objects (as with Leli) or hunting. The film blends these everyday activities with beautiful scenery to create a nostalgic feeling. Director Jiří Menzel combines heartfelt moments with gentle humor to show life lived close to nature. The acting is excellent, especially Rudolf Hrusinsky and Jaromír Hanzlik as Franz and Leli, who bring their characters to life with a believable mix of sadness and humor. While the film is well-made, the use of familiar music from the director's other works might not resonate with all viewers.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 6.6
  30. 230I Love You HeavenlyMovie · 2017 · 85mA shy painter develops feelings for a captivating window dresser, but their romance faces obstacles: his lack of experience, her possessive boyfriend, and her unexpected vanishing act.IMDb 4.8TMDB 5.4
  31. 231The TeacherMovie · 2016 · 102m · Drama, ComedyA special meeting is called at an elementary school by the principal. The reason: accusations that Mrs. Drazděchová, a teacher known for her kindness, has been using the students to manipulate their parents.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9
  32. 232You Kiss Like a GodMovie · 2008 · 117mHelena, a young French teacher, navigates the ups and downs of love and life. It's a romantic comedy exploring her journey.IMDb 5.0TMDB 4.9
  33. 233Meeting in JulyMovie · 1978 · 87mThis is a love story about Jakub, a student at a summer camp, and Klara, one of his teachers.IMDb 6.7TMDB 5.2
  34. 234RebelsMovie · 2001 · 109mSet in the 1960s, this musical tells the story of a deserter from the army and a young woman about to graduate from high school. Their romance takes place, but ultimately ends tragically.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.0
  35. 235In the ShadowMovie · 2012 · 106mCzechoslovakia, 1950s. Police Captain Hakl investigates a jewelry heist. The stolen goods lead him to a known burglar, but the case quickly becomes complicated. After being removed from the official investigation, Hakl pursues it independently, venturing into dangerous territory. He faces a powerful adversary and must fight to protect his family and himself.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 6.2