The Hen and the Sexton (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1951, The Hen and the Sexton is a comedy film directed by Oldřich Lipský.
What it’s about. Cooperative members are harvesting crops, trying to get new water piping installed and preparing to plough away the field boundaries in autumn. Local kulak Voznica (Vladimír Repa) doesn't like any of this so he forces sexton Kodýtek (Vlasta Burian) to help him sabotage their efforts.
Who’s in it. The Hen and the Sexton stars Otomar Korbelář as rolník Tonek Pěknica, Jiřina Štěpničková as Tereza, Pěknicova žena, Vlasta Burian as Josef Kodýtek and J. O. Martin as Zbořil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Hen and the Sexton has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hen and the Sexton page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hen and the Sexton tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hen and the Sexton (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hen and the Sexton change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hen and the Sexton worth watching?
- The Hen and the Sexton holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hen and the Sexton?
- The Hen and the Sexton stars Otomar Korbelář, Jiřina Štěpničková, Vlasta Burian, J. O. Martin and Josef Bek.
- When was The Hen and the Sexton released?
- The Hen and the Sexton was released in 1951.