Păcală (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1974, Păcală is a comedy film directed by Geo Saizescu, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Pacala is an important hero in Romanian popular tradition. He is always making fun of everything wrong with the human behaviour such as stupidity, greed or vanity. His attitude and actions always bring damages to the mean, evil and materialistic people. So beside the jokes, the movie has this philosophical layer, undoubtedly because Pacala's independent way of being, free spirit and his love for the nature creates a way of seeing life, bringing joy. Filmed in a very beautiful part of Romania in 1974, the movie had an important success at that time and it is considered one of the most loved movies in Romania ever. Like the hero, found in many stories and jokes, the movie forwards the spirit of true freedom and pure link with the nature, forgetting about times and governments.
Who’s in it. Păcală stars Sebastian Papaiani as Păcală, Mariella Petrescu as Păcălița, Ștefan Mihăilescu-Brăila as The Forester and Vasilica Tastaman as Forester's Wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Păcală 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 Păcală page.
If you liked it. Fans of Păcală tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Păcală (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Păcală change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Păcală worth watching?
- Păcală holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Păcală?
- Păcală stars Sebastian Papaiani, Mariella Petrescu, Ștefan Mihăilescu-Brăila, Vasilica Tastaman and Octavian Cotescu.
- When was Păcală released?
- Păcală was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.