A Midsummer Night's Dream (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1959, A Midsummer Night's Dream is a comedy, fantasy and animation film directed by Jiří Trnka, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. The first puppet kinescope in the world. It is based on the famous poetic comedy by William Shakespeare. Three worlds meet in this story: the noble world of three Athens couples, a common popular world of tradesmen amateur theatre and a fairy-tale happiness of magic creatures as elves and nymphs. The film is considered the most remarkable Jirí Trnka's work and a milestone in the history of the world animation.
Who’s in it. A Midsummer Night's Dream stars Rudolf Pellar as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, A Midsummer Night's Dream has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Midsummer Night's Dream page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Midsummer Night's Dream tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Midsummer Night's Dream (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Midsummer Night's Dream change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Midsummer Night's Dream worth watching?
- A Midsummer Night's Dream holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
- A Midsummer Night's Dream stars Rudolf Pellar.
- When was A Midsummer Night's Dream released?
- A Midsummer Night's Dream was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.