The Little Apocalypse (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1993, The Little Apocalypse is a comedy film directed by Costa-Gavras, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. In this cynical comedy, an renowned, out-of-work, unpublished “underground” writer from formerly Communist Poland is driven to unusually desperate measures in order to get his work published. Stan has been living in the attic apartment of his ex-wife’s home, which he shares with a journalist friend. One day, he has an accident which convinces his ex-wife and her current husband that he's suicidal, and they hastily contact a media representative to see if some sort of publicity can't be arranged so that Stan’s work can be published and they can benefit, if not from the money, then from their association with him. The organization they contact says that they will be happy to publish his writings, if he will commit suicide live, on television, in St. Peter’s square, while the Pope is delivering an address.
Who’s in it. The Little Apocalypse stars André Dussollier as Jacques, Pierre Arditi as Henri, Jiří Menzel as Stan and Anna Romantowska as Barbara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Little Apocalypse has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Little Apocalypse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Little Apocalypse tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Little Apocalypse (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Little Apocalypse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Little Apocalypse worth watching?
- The Little Apocalypse holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Little Apocalypse?
- The Little Apocalypse stars André Dussollier, Pierre Arditi, Jiří Menzel, Anna Romantowska and Maurice Bénichou.
- When was The Little Apocalypse released?
- The Little Apocalypse was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.