The Firemen's Ball (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1967, The Firemen's Ball is a comedy and drama film directed by Miloš Forman, running about 73 minutes. “A colorful comedy, in which people dance, steal and extinguish the fire.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The firemen of a provincial Czechoslovakian town throw a ball in honor of the old chief's retirement. There will be music and dancing, a beauty pageant and a raffle. The whole town will be in attendance. However, the proceedings are dogged by difficulty at every step. Workplace injuries, stolen prizes, a shortage of pretty girls... and fire.
Who’s in it. The Firemen's Ball stars Jan Vostrčil as Head of Committee, Josef Šebánek as Committee Member, František Debelka as Committee Member and Josef Valnoha as Committee Member, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Firemen's Ball has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Firemen's Ball page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Firemen's Ball tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Firemen's Ball (1967)?
- In US, The Firemen's Ball is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Firemen's Ball worth watching?
- The Firemen's Ball holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Firemen's Ball?
- The Firemen's Ball stars Jan Vostrčil, Josef Šebánek, František Debelka, Josef Valnoha and Ladislav Adam.
- When was The Firemen's Ball released?
- The Firemen's Ball was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.