The Jester's Tale (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1964, The Jester's Tale is a comedy, adventure and history film directed by Karel Zeman, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. An anti-war black comedy set during the Thirty Years' War. It follows ploughman Petr, recruiter Matěj and country girl Lenka who get caught up in both sides of the war and experience many adventures before they find happiness. The film combines live action with animation to suggest the artistic style of the engraver Matthäus Merian.
Who’s in it. The Jester's Tale stars Petr Kostka as Petr, Miloslav Holub as Matěj, Emília Vášáryová as Lenka and Valentina Thielová as Countess Veronika, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Jester's Tale has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and AMC+. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Jester's Tale page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jester's Tale tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Jester's Tale (1964)?
- In US, The Jester's Tale is available to stream on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Jester's Tale worth watching?
- The Jester's Tale holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Jester's Tale?
- The Jester's Tale stars Petr Kostka, Miloslav Holub, Emília Vášáryová, Valentina Thielová and Eduard Kohout.
- When was The Jester's Tale released?
- The Jester's Tale was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.