Unknown Hour (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2009, Unknown Hour is a crime film directed by Dan Svátek, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Hynek Michánek wants to study medicine but fails his entrance exams five times. He starts a job as an orderly in a district hospital where one of the doctors on the examining board works as well. He feels no-one takes him seriously and he loathes the doctors, who treat him with disdain. When an old man begs him to end his pain and suffering by helping him to die, Hynek gives him a "liberating" injection. But now he has done it once, he finds he can't stop. He continues killing other patients, even though he knows he can't get away with it for long.
Who’s in it. Unknown Hour stars Václav Jiráček as Hynek Michánek, Ivan Franěk as MUDr. Valencik, Karel Heřman and Marián Geišberg as Chief physician Havelka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Unknown Hour has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unknown Hour page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unknown Hour tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unknown Hour (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Unknown Hour change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Unknown Hour worth watching?
- Unknown Hour holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Unknown Hour?
- Unknown Hour stars Václav Jiráček, Ivan Franěk, Karel Heřman, Marián Geišberg and Stanislav Zindulka.
- When was Unknown Hour released?
- Unknown Hour was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.