Heave-Ho! (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1934, Heave-Ho! is a comedy film directed by Martin Frič, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. A Milk-Cannery baron, Jakub Simonides, is broken by the Canned Milk-Trust and, in his wanderings with a worker, Filip Kornet, he discovers he still owns a half-finished apartment-house. They rally the workers and complete the building for use as a collectivist dairy. The cooperative flourishes and after a chase/pursuit with the police, pratfalls, slapstick and various crashes, the workers buy out the Milk-Trust.
Who’s in it. Heave-Ho! stars Jan Werich, George Voskovec, Helena Bušová and Josef Skřivan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Heave-Ho! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heave-Ho! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heave-Ho! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heave-Ho! (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heave-Ho! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heave-Ho! worth watching?
- Heave-Ho! holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heave-Ho!?
- Heave-Ho! stars Jan Werich, George Voskovec, Helena Bušová, Josef Skřivan and Theodor Pištěk.
- When was Heave-Ho! released?
- Heave-Ho! was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.