Pupendo (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.9

Released in 2003, Pupendo is a comedy and drama film directed by Jan Hřebejk, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Artist Bedřich Mára (Bolek Polivka) is unable to find much secure work due to his public antagonism toward the ruling Communist Party. He has a wife and two children. Life begins to change when art historian Alois Fábera (Jiři Pecha) begins working on a piece about Bedřich, leading to a job offer from a Party official. Things are looking up, until the wrong people hear portions of the historian's writing.
Who’s in it. Pupendo stars Bolek Polívka as Bedřich Mára, Eva Holubová as Alena Márová, Jaroslav Dušek as Míla Břečka and Vilma Cibulková as Magda Břečková, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Pupendo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pupendo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pupendo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pupendo (2003)?
- In US, Pupendo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pupendo worth watching?
- Pupendo holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pupendo?
- Pupendo stars Bolek Polívka, Eva Holubová, Jaroslav Dušek, Vilma Cibulková and Jiří Pecha.
- When was Pupendo released?
- Pupendo was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.