Alarm in the Clouds (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1978, Alarm in the Clouds is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Jindřich Polák, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. In defiance of all the laws of physics Mr. Tau is walking on the wing of an aircraft flying close to Prague. Young Alenka is enthusiastic, but the other passengers are horrified. The security inspector Málek believes the report from the crew to be a code alerting him to a hijack, and orders an emergency landing. In the confusion at the airport the fairytale Mr. Tau disappears into one of the halls.
Who’s in it. Alarm in the Clouds stars Otto Šimánek as Pan Tau, Vlastimil Brodský, Josef Dvořák and Josef Bláha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Alarm in the Clouds has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alarm in the Clouds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alarm in the Clouds tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alarm in the Clouds (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alarm in the Clouds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Alarm in the Clouds worth watching?
- Alarm in the Clouds holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alarm in the Clouds?
- Alarm in the Clouds stars Otto Šimánek, Vlastimil Brodský, Josef Dvořák, Josef Bláha and Jiří Lábus.
- When was Alarm in the Clouds released?
- Alarm in the Clouds was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.