The Junk Shop (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1965, The Junk Shop is a comedy film directed by Juraj Herz, running about 31 minutes.
What it’s about. Juraj Herz adapts Bohumil Hrabal's story about a man who works in a junk shop.
Who’s in it. The Junk Shop stars Václav Halama as Hanta, Frantisek Ketzek as Chief, Libuše Palečková as Mother and Bobina Marsatová as Marie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Junk Shop has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Junk Shop page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Junk Shop tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Junk Shop (1965)?
- In US, The Junk Shop is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Junk Shop worth watching?
- The Junk Shop holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Junk Shop?
- The Junk Shop stars Václav Halama, Frantisek Ketzek, Libuše Palečková, Bobina Marsatová and Jan Vlček.
- When was The Junk Shop released?
- The Junk Shop was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 31 minutes.