School for Fathers (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1957, School for Fathers is a drama film directed by Ladislav Helge, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. A new teacher with high standards and a strong sense of duty replaces an easy grader. Once bad grades begin to pile up, a product of his predecessor's subservience to the system, the new teacher has to stand up for himself and his students.
Who’s in it. School for Fathers stars Karel Höger as Jindrich Pelikán, Blažena Holišová as Andulka Novotná, Josef Mixa as Schoolmaster Pohanka and Rudolf Hrušínský as Mlcoch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, School for Fathers has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch School for Fathers page.
If you liked it. Fans of School for Fathers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch School for Fathers (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for School for Fathers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is School for Fathers worth watching?
- School for Fathers holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in School for Fathers?
- School for Fathers stars Karel Höger, Blažena Holišová, Josef Mixa, Rudolf Hrušínský and Ladislav Pešek.
- When was School for Fathers released?
- School for Fathers was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.