The Golden Years (1992): cast, story & where to watch

1992 · Film · ★ 7.3

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Released in 1992, The Golden Years is a drama and romance film directed by Davor Žmegač, running about 110 minutes. “Finding true, who to blame...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The crash of student strike, also the crash of "Croatian Spring" in December of 1971, causes a violent separation of its three participants: A member of student leaders Jakov, his brother Mislav and Jakov's girlfriend Suncana. Jakov escapes abroad, while Mislav and Suncana remain in Zagreb believing that nothing bad can happen to them. Meanwhile, Mislav is getting arrested and Suncana stays alone. 20 years later, Jakov returns from Australia looking for a new beginning. He stays at Mislav's who married a girl from a rich family, after being released from prison and became a dentist. Soon, the brothers discover that the scelator from the past were not buried after all. The case of Suncana Krizic, who got killed in 1972 under mysterious circumstances, becomes Jakov's obsession in finding the truth.

Who’s in it. The Golden Years stars Igor Galo as Jakov Petras, Goran Grgić as Mislav Petras, Aleksandra Turjak as Sunčana Križić and Mirta Zečević as Tala, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Golden Years has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Golden Years page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Golden Years tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Golden Years (1992)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Golden Years change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Golden Years worth watching?
The Golden Years holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Golden Years?
The Golden Years stars Igor Galo, Goran Grgić, Aleksandra Turjak, Mirta Zečević and Ilija Ivezić.
When was The Golden Years released?
The Golden Years was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.