May Fairy Tale (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1940, May Fairy Tale is a drama and romance film directed by Otakar Vávra, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Ríša, a student of law, neglects his studies in favour of parties and pranks. His angry father refuses to continue helping him out of his debts. Ríša, however, is not entirely beyond hope. He decides to go and stay for a while with his uncle, a priest, who lives in Moravia, in order to prepare for his exams. He meets Helenka, the timid daughter of the local gamekeeper, at a village ball and is enchanted by her. The days pass and their idyllic relationship begins to tire Ríša. He begins to tell Helenka about his former debauched life the about the broken hearts of beautiful women. Helenka is hurt and refuses to see Ríša anymore. His uncle, the priest, is incensed at his behaviour and orders his nephew out of the house. Ríša tries desperately to find Helenka so he can make it up to her.
Who’s in it. May Fairy Tale stars Nataša Gollová as Helenka, Jaroslav Vojta as revírník, Leopolda Dostalová as Marta and Svatopluk Beneš as Ríša Gregor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, May Fairy Tale 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 May Fairy Tale page.
If you liked it. Fans of May Fairy Tale tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch May Fairy Tale (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for May Fairy Tale change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is May Fairy Tale worth watching?
- May Fairy Tale holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in May Fairy Tale?
- May Fairy Tale stars Nataša Gollová, Jaroslav Vojta, Leopolda Dostalová, Svatopluk Beneš and Theodor Pištěk.
- When was May Fairy Tale released?
- May Fairy Tale was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.