Pelíšky (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 8.1

Pelíšky poster

Released in 1999, Pelíšky is a comedy and drama film directed by Jan Hřebejk, running about 115 minutes.

What it’s about. Two families, Sebkovi and Krausovi, are celebrating Christmas, but not everyone is in a good mood. The teenage kids think that their fathers are totally stupid, and the fathers are sure that their children are nothing more than rebels, hating anything they say.

Who’s in it. Pelíšky stars Michael Beran as Michal, Kristýna Badinková Nováková as Jindřiška, Miroslav Donutil as Otec Šebek and Simona Stašová as Matka Šebková, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Pelíšky sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $1.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pelíšky page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Pelíšky (1999)?
In US, Pelíšky is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Pelíšky worth watching?
Pelíšky holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Pelíšky?
Pelíšky stars Michael Beran, Kristýna Badinková Nováková, Miroslav Donutil, Simona Stašová and Jiří Kodet.
When was Pelíšky released?
Pelíšky was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.