The Shop on Main Street (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1965, The Shop on Main Street is a drama and war film directed by Elmar Klos, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. In a small town in Nazi-occupied Slovakia during World War II, decent but timid carpenter Tono is named "Aryan comptroller" of a button store owned by an old Jewish widow, Rozalie. Since the post comes with a salary and standing in the town's corrupt hierarchy, Tono wrestles with greed and guilt as he and Rozalie gradually befriend each other. When the authorities order all Jews in town to be rounded up, Tono faces a moral dilemma unlike any he's known before.
Who’s in it. The Shop on Main Street stars Ida Kaminska as Rozalia Lautmannová, Jozef Kroner as Antonin 'Tono' Brtko, Hana Slivková as Evelyna Brtková and Adam Matejka as Piti Báci, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Shop on Main Street has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shop on Main Street page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shop on Main Street tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shop on Main Street (1965)?
- In US, The Shop on Main Street is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shop on Main Street worth watching?
- The Shop on Main Street holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Shop on Main Street?
- The Shop on Main Street stars Ida Kaminska, Jozef Kroner, Hana Slivková, Adam Matejka and Martin Hollý.
- When was The Shop on Main Street released?
- The Shop on Main Street was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.