My Uncle's Legacy (1988): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1988, My Uncle's Legacy is a drama film directed by Krsto Papić, running about 115 minutes.

What it’s about. In this politically charged drama, the turbulent times just following Marshal Tito's rejection of ties to Moscow comes to life. Interestingly, even in the first few years after the Yugoslavian leader's death, the subject matter of this film was considered too hot to handle, and the director had to appeal to the courts for permission to shoot it. In the story, Martin is a schoolboy with a sense of the absurd and a willingness to use ridicule to amuse himself and his classmates. He has an uncle who is high up in the nation's bureaucracy who protects him and his grandfather now that his father has died. His grandfather is too stubborn to give his farm to the local farming collective, and Martin himself is in hot water with the principal for making fun of his girlfriend, one of the students at the high school. However, as long as the uncle is able to protect them, they remain out of hot water.

Who’s in it. My Uncle's Legacy stars Davor Janjić as Martin Kujundžić, Alma Prica as Marta, Miodrag Krivokapić as Stjepan Kujundžić, stric and Branislav Lečić as Vinko Maglica, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, My Uncle's Legacy has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Uncle's Legacy page.

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