My Uncle Archimedes (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2018, My Uncle Archimedes is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Georgis Agathonikiadis.

What it’s about. Telling the story of Archimedes, one of thousands of refugees who left Greece for Czechoslovakia at the end of the 1940s, as the Greek civil war meant many communist fighters sought refuge in communist countries. Told through the eyes of Archimedes’ grown-up nephew Aris, who recalls how his uncle's life changed when he escaped from Greece to Czechoslovakia with the naive dream of a rosy future under a socialist regime. But all was not as it seemed.

Who’s in it. My Uncle Archimedes stars Ondřej Vetchý as Archimedes, Miroslav Donutil as Karel Novák, Dana Černá as Penelope and Jiří Dvořák as kapitán, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, My Uncle Archimedes 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 My Uncle Archimedes page.

If you liked it. Fans of My Uncle Archimedes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch My Uncle Archimedes (2018)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Uncle Archimedes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is My Uncle Archimedes worth watching?
My Uncle Archimedes holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in My Uncle Archimedes?
My Uncle Archimedes stars Ondřej Vetchý, Miroslav Donutil, Dana Černá, Jiří Dvořák and Tomáš Töpfer.
When was My Uncle Archimedes released?
My Uncle Archimedes was released in 2018.