All My Good Countrymen (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1969, All My Good Countrymen is a drama and history film directed by Vojtěch Jasný, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. The title "All My Good Countrymen" is not without irony as this epic tale of Czech village life from shortly after the end of the Second World War concentrates on the activities of a group of friends who are not beyond reproach in siding with a politically corrupt regime for material advancement. Are these the "good countrymen" of the title or does it refer to the rest of the village who scorn these petty authority figure with silent contempt?
Who’s in it. All My Good Countrymen stars Radoslav Brzobohatý as František, Vlastimil Brodský as Očenáš, Vladimír Menšík as Jořka Pyřk and Waldemar Matuška as Zášinek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, All My Good Countrymen has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch All My Good Countrymen page.
If you liked it. Fans of All My Good Countrymen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch All My Good Countrymen (1969)?
- In US, All My Good Countrymen is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is All My Good Countrymen worth watching?
- All My Good Countrymen holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in All My Good Countrymen?
- All My Good Countrymen stars Radoslav Brzobohatý, Vlastimil Brodský, Vladimír Menšík, Waldemar Matuška and Drahomíra Hofmanová.
- When was All My Good Countrymen released?
- All My Good Countrymen was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.