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Babička (1940): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1940 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1940, Babička is a drama film directed by František Čáp, running about 91 minutes.

What it’s about. "Grandmother" is a highly romanticized autobiographical novel by a Czech 19th century writer, Bozena Nemcova. It's a classical, compulsory reading in Czech schools, about a wise, working-class woman, happier in her simplicity and good heart than the nobles whom she serves.

Who’s in it. Babička stars Terezie Brzková as Babicka, Světla Svozilová as Terezka Prosková, její dcera, Karel Třešňák as Jan Prosek and Nataša Tanská as Barunka, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Babička has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Babička page.

If you liked it. Fans of Babička tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch Babička (1940)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Babička change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Babička worth watching?
Babička holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Babička?
Babička stars Terezie Brzková, Světla Svozilová, Karel Třešňák, Nataša Tanská and Jiří Papež.
When was Babička released?
Babička was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.