Coal Tower (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2002, Coal Tower is a comedy and drama film directed by Milan Šteindler, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Jakub, a young, small time drug dealer, wakes up to find the police storming the apartment building while his parents are both away on holiday. After flushing all of his "secret stashes" in the toilet, he finds out they are actually there to investigate the death of the girl upstairs, a close childhood friend of his and the family. He slowly retraces the past week that she has been lying dead in her flat and remembers that he asked her to "receive a package" unbeknownst to her from his drug dealer, Pexeso.
Who’s in it. Coal Tower stars Jan Dolanský as Jakub, Radek Kuchař as Radek, Michal Dočolomanský as otec Jakuba and Sylva Legnerová as matka Jakuba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Coal Tower 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 Coal Tower page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coal Tower tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coal Tower (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Coal Tower change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Coal Tower worth watching?
- Coal Tower 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 Coal Tower?
- Coal Tower stars Jan Dolanský, Radek Kuchař, Michal Dočolomanský, Sylva Legnerová and Vítězslav Jandák.
- When was Coal Tower released?
- Coal Tower was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.