The Merry Wives (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1938, The Merry Wives is a comedy and history film directed by Otakar Vávra.
What it’s about. A morally questionable lord comes to the aid of a working class man who is to be executed for speaking out about thieving rich scoundrels sticking it to the poor.
Who’s in it. The Merry Wives stars Zdeněk Štěpánek as Mikulas Dacicky of Heslov, Ladislav Pešek as Ocko, Václav Vydra as Wilhelm z Vřesovic and Helena Friedlová as Ludmilla, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Merry Wives 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 The Merry Wives page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Merry Wives tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Merry Wives (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Merry Wives change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Merry Wives worth watching?
- The Merry Wives holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Merry Wives?
- The Merry Wives stars Zdeněk Štěpánek, Ladislav Pešek, Václav Vydra, Helena Friedlová and František Kreuzmann.
- When was The Merry Wives released?
- The Merry Wives was released in 1938.