Where can I watch Build a House, Plant a Tree (1980)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Build a House, Plant a Tree change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Build a House, Plant a Tree worth watching?

Build a House, Plant a Tree holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Build a House, Plant a Tree?

Build a House, Plant a Tree stars Jana Březinová, Ivan Drozdy, Ondřej Pavelka, Pavel Nový and Gustav Opočenský.

When was Build a House, Plant a Tree released?

Build a House, Plant a Tree was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.

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Build a House, Plant a Tree (1980): cast, story & where to watch

1980 · Film · ★ 5.1

Released in 1980, Build a House, Plant a Tree is a drama film directed by Juraj Jakubisko, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. Juraj Jakubisko's first feature film after a forced nine-year-long break is a story about an unconventional man, Jozef Matúš. He arrives to a small village in eastern Slovakia to settle down and start a family. He is ready to subordinate everything to his goal. It all starts with stealing building material and ends with him disregarding those close to him to a point where his ambitions are turning against him. Build a House, Plant a Tree is a viewer-friendly film with a plot resembling a western, including several attractive action sequences.

Who’s in it. Build a House, Plant a Tree stars Jana Březinová as Helena Šimiaková, Ivan Drozdy as Rosinec, Ondřej Pavelka as Žiga and Pavel Nový as Jozef Matus, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Build a House, Plant a Tree has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Build a House, Plant a Tree page.

If you liked it. Fans of Build a House, Plant a Tree tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch Build a House, Plant a Tree (1980)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Build a House, Plant a Tree change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Build a House, Plant a Tree worth watching?: Build a House, Plant a Tree holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Build a House, Plant a Tree?: Build a House, Plant a Tree stars Jana Březinová, Ivan Drozdy, Ondřej Pavelka, Pavel Nový and Gustav Opočenský.
When was Build a House, Plant a Tree released?: Build a House, Plant a Tree was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.