The World Knows Nothing (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1988, The World Knows Nothing is a drama film directed by Jiří Svoboda, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. The story takes place in the Czech-German border region in 1938. The hero Tomás Jakl marries but the marriage is not very lucky and falls apart. His German friend forced him to enter the Nazi party.
Who’s in it. The World Knows Nothing stars Emil Horváth as Tomás Jakl, Milan Kňažko as Jindrich, Jiří Ornest as Stach and Radoslav Brzobohatý as Pavláčka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, The World Knows Nothing has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The World Knows Nothing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The World Knows Nothing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The World Knows Nothing (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The World Knows Nothing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The World Knows Nothing worth watching?
- The World Knows Nothing holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The World Knows Nothing?
- The World Knows Nothing stars Emil Horváth, Milan Kňažko, Jiří Ornest, Radoslav Brzobohatý and František Husák.
- When was The World Knows Nothing released?
- The World Knows Nothing was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.