The Fair Is Here (1974): cast, story & where to watch

1974 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1974, The Fair Is Here is a comedy, adventure and family film directed by Věra Plívová-Šimková, running about 107 minutes.

What it’s about. Children from the village Bystrá are awaiting a nice and thrilling weekend. On Saturday they will play the championship football match with the nonresident boys from the village Skuhrov, on Sunday there will be the funfair with merry-go-round, swings and stalls with dainties. The members of the family of the merry-go-round man are brother and sister Janek and Zaneta Mareks whom the children have known since the last year. At that time Zaneta made friends with girls and Janek, an excellent football player, has been a welcome support of the football club.

Who’s in it. The Fair Is Here stars Renata Mašková as Markéta, Yvetta Kornová as Žaneta, Ivana Maříková as Anička and Renáta Kolářová as Nanynka, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Fair Is Here 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 The Fair Is Here page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Fair Is Here (1974)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fair Is Here change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Fair Is Here worth watching?
The Fair Is Here holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Fair Is Here?
The Fair Is Here stars Renata Mašková, Yvetta Kornová, Ivana Maříková, Renáta Kolářová and Zuzana Bydžovská.
When was The Fair Is Here released?
The Fair Is Here was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.