Grandmother (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1940, Grandmother is a drama film directed by František Čáp, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. "Grandmother" is a highly romanticized autobiographical novel by a Czech 19th century writer, Bozena Nemcova. It's a classical, compulsory reading in Czech schools, about a wise, working-class woman, happier in her simplicity and good heart than the nobles whom she serves.
Who’s in it. Grandmother stars Terezie Brzková as Babicka, Světla Svozilová as Terezka Prosková, její dcera, Karel Třešňák as Jan Prosek and Nataša Tanská as Barunka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Grandmother 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 Grandmother page.
If you liked it. Fans of Grandmother tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Grandmother (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Grandmother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Grandmother worth watching?
- Grandmother holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Grandmother?
- Grandmother stars Terezie Brzková, Světla Svozilová, Karel Třešňák, Nataša Tanská and Jiří Papež.
- When was Grandmother released?
- Grandmother was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.