Calamity (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1982, Calamity is a comedy film directed by Věra Chytilová, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Funny banter about love, sex, social status, and other ideals, while a new railway employee is trained and sent on his first run as driver.
Who’s in it. Calamity stars Bolek Polívka as Honza Dostál, Dagmar Bláhová as Majka, Jana Synková as primářka and Marie Pavlíková as babička, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Calamity has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Calamity page.
If you liked it. Fans of Calamity tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Calamity (1982)?
- In US, Calamity is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Calamity worth watching?
- Calamity holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Calamity?
- Calamity stars Bolek Polívka, Dagmar Bláhová, Jana Synková, Marie Pavlíková and Jaroslava Kretschmerová.
- When was Calamity released?
- Calamity was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.