The Seventh Day, the Eighth Night (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1990, The Seventh Day, the Eighth Night is a drama and mystery film directed by Evald Schorm, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. An allegory set in an archetypal Czech village, it tells of what happens when a sequence of mysterious events take place, including the disappearance of the stationmaster. While everything has a rational explanation, collective paranoia takes hold and everyone’s worst instincts are released. Interrogations, the abolition of rights and the search for scapegoats ultimately lead to murder
Who’s in it. The Seventh Day, the Eighth Night stars Josef Bek as Baritone / Christ, Jan Libíček as Joker, Jiří Hálek as Train Dispatcher and Karel Bělohradský, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, The Seventh Day, the Eighth Night has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Seventh Day, the Eighth Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Seventh Day, the Eighth Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Seventh Day, the Eighth Night (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Seventh Day, the Eighth Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Seventh Day, the Eighth Night worth watching?
- The Seventh Day, the Eighth Night holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Seventh Day, the Eighth Night?
- The Seventh Day, the Eighth Night stars Josef Bek, Jan Libíček, Jiří Hálek, Karel Bělohradský and Nina Divíšková.
- When was The Seventh Day, the Eighth Night released?
- The Seventh Day, the Eighth Night was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.