Oh, Bloody Life (1984): cast, story & where to watch

1984 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1984, Oh, Bloody Life is a comedy and drama film directed by Péter Bacsó, running about 108 minutes.

What it’s about. The Hungarian Oh, Bloody Life reflects on the heavy emotional toll taken by the repressive Stalin regime. Dorotya Udvaros plays a young actress from a high-born family. The government bias against persons of wealth threatens to destroy her career before it begins. As a final blow, she is threatened with deportation. The exasperation inherent in the film's title is only the tip of the iceberg.

Who’s in it. Oh, Bloody Life stars Dorottya Udvaros as Sziráky Lucy, Zoltán Bezerédy as Matura Sándor rendőrszázados, András Kern as Guthy Róbert, rendező and Ödön Rubold as Báró Samoday Kornél, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Oh, Bloody Life 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 Oh, Bloody Life page.

If you liked it. Fans of Oh, Bloody Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Oh, Bloody Life (1984)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Oh, Bloody Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Oh, Bloody Life worth watching?
Oh, Bloody Life holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Oh, Bloody Life?
Oh, Bloody Life stars Dorottya Udvaros, Zoltán Bezerédy, András Kern, Ödön Rubold and László Szacsvay.
When was Oh, Bloody Life released?
Oh, Bloody Life was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.