Jánošík (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1963, Jánošík is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Paľo Bielik, running about 170 minutes.
What it’s about. This film is one of the most popular pictures of Slovak cinema and relates the story about the legendary folk hero and brigand Juro Jánošík [1688-1713] and the social situation in Slovakia of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The first part talks about Jánošík's childhood, studies and return to his native village. In the second part Jánošík leaves for the hills, where he organizes his band of brigands and starts an anti-feudal resistance. The film concludes with Jánošík's execution.
Who’s in it. Jánošík stars František Kuchta as Juraj Jánosík, Ctibor Filčík as Hrajnoha, Dušan Blaškovič as Surovec and Ondrej Jariabek as Gajdošík, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Jánošík 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 Jánošík page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jánošík tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jánošík (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jánošík change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jánošík worth watching?
- Jánošík holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jánošík?
- Jánošík stars František Kuchta, Ctibor Filčík, Dušan Blaškovič, Ondrej Jariabek and Martin Ťapák.
- When was Jánošík released?
- Jánošík was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 170 minutes.