Veronika (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1986, Veronika is a drama film directed by Otakar Vávra, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Emperor Francis Joseph I is about to arrive in Prague, and among those who came to Stromovka to welcome him is Veronika Pavlitová. She wants to submit a request for clemency for her imprisoned father to the emperor, because she is barely able to support herself and her siblings on the meager salary of a seamstress. By chance, the girl meets Božena Němcová, whom she admires immensely. She becomes her friend and confidant for a while. However, police director Paümann, who has been following Božena Němcová for a long time, takes advantage of the naivety of the young girl. Veronika, in her simple-mindedness, tells him many things. Only later will she understand how she was abused.
Who’s in it. Veronika stars Taťjana Medvecká as Veronika Pavlitová, Jana Hlaváčová as Bozena Nemcová, Martin Růžek as Paumann and František Němec as Dr. Lambl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Veronika has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Veronika page.
If you liked it. Fans of Veronika tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Veronika (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Veronika change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Veronika worth watching?
- Veronika holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Veronika?
- Veronika stars Taťjana Medvecká, Jana Hlaváčová, Martin Růžek, František Němec and Jiří Adamíra.
- When was Veronika released?
- Veronika was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.