Divided We Fall (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2000, Divided We Fall is a comedy and drama film directed by Jan Hřebejk, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1943, a childless couple, the Čížeks, decide to hide a Jewish refugee, David Wiener, the son of Čížek's former employer, in the secret pantry of their apartment. Čížek is aware of the danger into which he has brought his household and his neighbours, but he takes helping his fellow man in need for granted. But at the same time, as a largely unheroic hero, he is dying of fear. His personal situation is greatly complicated by the approaching end of the war, when he faces danger from both the Germans and his "honest" fellow Czechs...
Who’s in it. Divided We Fall stars Bolek Polívka as Josef Cízek, Anna Šišková as Marie Cizková, Csongor Kassai as David Wiener and Jaroslav Dušek as Horst Prohaska, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Divided We Fall has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Divided We Fall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Divided We Fall tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Divided We Fall (2000)?
- In US, Divided We Fall is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Divided We Fall worth watching?
- Divided We Fall holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Divided We Fall?
- Divided We Fall stars Bolek Polívka, Anna Šišková, Csongor Kassai, Jaroslav Dušek and Martin Huba.
- When was Divided We Fall released?
- Divided We Fall was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.