Marketa Lazarová (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1967, Marketa Lazarová is a drama and history film directed by František Vláčil, running about 166 minutes. “Putting the ‘dark’ back in the Dark Ages.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mikolás and his brother Adam end up with a young German hostage of noble blood during a robbery. While their clan prepares for the wrath of the German king, Mikolás is sent to pressure his neighbor Lazar into a defense pact. Persuasion fails and he abducts Lazar's daughter Marketa on the eve of her initiation as a nun in an act of vengeance.
Who’s in it. Marketa Lazarová stars František Velecký as Mikoláš, Kozlík's son, Magda Vášáryová as Marketa Lazarová, Lazar's daughter, Ivan Palúch as Adam, Kozlík's one-armed son and Pavla Polášková as Alexandra, Kozlík's daughter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Marketa Lazarová has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marketa Lazarová page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marketa Lazarová tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marketa Lazarová (1967)?
- In US, Marketa Lazarová is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Marketa Lazarová worth watching?
- Marketa Lazarová holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Marketa Lazarová?
- Marketa Lazarová stars František Velecký, Magda Vášáryová, Ivan Palúch, Pavla Polášková and Vlastimil Harapes.
- When was Marketa Lazarová released?
- Marketa Lazarová was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 166 minutes.