Adelheid (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1970, Adelheid is a drama, war and romance film directed by František Vláčil, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. In the aftermath of World War II, a soldier takes charge of a manor formerly owned by a German family and falls in love with the daughter, now a maid. Their relationship forces him to confront the tension between his love and his conscience.
Who’s in it. Adelheid stars Petr Čepek as Viktor Chotovický, Emma Černá as Adelheid Heidenmannová, Jan Vostrčil as Sergeant Hejna and Jana Krupičková as Guardsman Jindra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Adelheid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Adelheid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Adelheid tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Adelheid (1970)?
- In US, Adelheid is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Adelheid worth watching?
- Adelheid holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Adelheid?
- Adelheid stars Petr Čepek, Emma Černá, Jan Vostrčil, Jana Krupičková and Lubomír Tlalka.
- When was Adelheid released?
- Adelheid was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.