Prince and the Evening Star (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1979, Prince and the Evening Star is a fantasy, adventure, family and romance film directed by Václav Vorlíček, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A wonderful fairytale about looking for love, defeating evil and learning some valuable moral lessons on the way. The story begins with the young Prince Velen , who is left in charge of the castle and his three sisters. During the night he has a visitation and before he knows it, all his sisters are married off and gone away, and himself falls in love with beautiful Večernice.Now he is faced with the King's wraths and charged with a quest. The journey, however, hides obstacles and danger; not only treacherous merchants and robbers, but also a evil wizard Mrakomor...
Who’s in it. Prince and the Evening Star stars Libuše Šafránková as Večernice, Vladimír Menšík as král, František Filipovský as šašek and Radoslav Brzobohatý as čaroděj Mrakomor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Prince and the Evening Star 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 Prince and the Evening Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prince and the Evening Star tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prince and the Evening Star (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prince and the Evening Star change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prince and the Evening Star worth watching?
- Prince and the Evening Star holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prince and the Evening Star?
- Prince and the Evening Star stars Libuše Šafránková, Vladimír Menšík, František Filipovský, Radoslav Brzobohatý and Juraj Ďurdiak.
- When was Prince and the Evening Star released?
- Prince and the Evening Star was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.