Clownwise (2013): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2013, Clownwise is a comedy and drama film directed by Viktor Tauš, running about 120 minutes.

What it’s about. Once a hugely popular clown trio, Oskar, Max, and Viktor are now living very different lives. The intense fight that ended their friendship has left them on bad terms for over 40 years. Max is battling colon cancer, Viktor's wife is losing a battle to Alzheimer's, and Oskar, who's never been the best dad, is trying to rescue his daughter from an abusive relationship. The good old days are gone indeed. Despite their situations, each one still tries to maintain a sense of humor. They look fondly on the days when they were slapstick superstars. However, when it comes to the issues that led to their career demise, they just can't seem to let their anger go. As they hesitantly agree to a reunion, they begin to find that the only way back to the top is through forgiveness.

Who’s in it. Clownwise stars Oldřich Kaiser as Max, Jiří Lábus as Viktor, Didier Flamand as Oskar and Eva Jeníčková as Markéta, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Clownwise 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 Clownwise page.

If you liked it. Fans of Clownwise tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.