The Jester and the Queen (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1988, The Jester and the Queen is a comedy film directed by Věra Chytilová, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. The movie is a satirical look at foreign occupation - a medieval Czech jester entertains a German king and his French wife, or a modern Czech villager helps a Bavarian hunter and his French wife find wild boar in Bohemia - the story switches back and forth between the two plots and time-periods.
Who’s in it. The Jester and the Queen stars Bolek Polívka as Jester, Chantal Poullain as Queen, Jiří Kodet as King and Vlastimil Brodský as Václav, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Jester and the Queen 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 The Jester and the Queen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jester and the Queen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Jester and the Queen (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Jester and the Queen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Jester and the Queen worth watching?
- The Jester and the Queen holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Jester and the Queen?
- The Jester and the Queen stars Bolek Polívka, Chantal Poullain, Jiří Kodet, Vlastimil Brodský and Jiří Pecha.