Uncle (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 1959, Uncle is a comedy film directed by Jaromil Jireš, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. In this six-minute short, a man’s attempt to burgle a home is interrupted by a child.
Who’s in it. Uncle stars Vlastimil Brodský as Thief and Vladimír Zavázal as Boy.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Uncle 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 Uncle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Uncle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Uncle (1959)?
- In US, Uncle is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Uncle worth watching?
- Uncle holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Uncle?
- Uncle stars Vlastimil Brodský and Vladimír Zavázal.
- When was Uncle released?
- Uncle was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.