On the Roof (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2019, On the Roof is a comedy and drama film directed by Jiří Mádl.
What it’s about. Situated in Prague, a 20-year-old Vietnamese named Song, hoped for a better future in Europe. But now in a Vietnamese district in Prague, he is trapped in a marijuana grow house and has life of a modern slave. Police rounds up the place. Song runs away on the rooftop of a condo building in a nearby district where he breaks down. Mr. Rypar (78) lives alone. He is fond of the old times, living in a strong opposition to modern world. Rypar goes up on the roof and meets Song standing on the very edge of the roof crying and the story begins.
Who’s in it. On the Roof stars Lukáš Duy Anh Tran as Song, Alois Švehlík as Professor Rypar, Mária Havranová as Anička and Vojtěch Dyk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, On the Roof has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On the Roof page.
If you liked it. Fans of On the Roof tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On the Roof (2019)?
- In US, On the Roof is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is On the Roof worth watching?
- On the Roof holds an audience score of 6.3 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 On the Roof?
- On the Roof stars Lukáš Duy Anh Tran, Alois Švehlík, Mária Havranová, Vojtěch Dyk and Adrian Jastraban.