Bad Poems (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2018, Bad Poems is a comedy and drama film directed by Gábor Reisz, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. 33-years old Tamás Merthner is heartbroken, after his girlfriend Anna, who is on a scholarship in Paris, breaks up with him. While wallowing in self-pity, Tamás takes a trip down memory lane to figure out if love only exists when it's practically gone. As he's trying to pick up the pieces, he begins to realize what makes this current society so confused, which gives us a highly subjective view of Hungary's present.

Who’s in it. Bad Poems stars Gábor Reisz as Merthner Tamás, Katica Nagy as Csák Anna, Niels Schneider as Henri and Zsolt Kovács as Apa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Bad Poems has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bad Poems page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Bad Poems (2018)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bad Poems change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Bad Poems worth watching?
Bad Poems holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Bad Poems?
Bad Poems stars Gábor Reisz, Katica Nagy, Niels Schneider, Zsolt Kovács and Katalin Takács.
When was Bad Poems released?
Bad Poems was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.