Golden Eels (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1979, Golden Eels is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Karel Kachyňa, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. A little boy, named Prdelka, traveled with his father from Prague to the country during the Second World War. There, the boy became friends with a local fisherman and learned to catch the golden eels. Eventually, his father and mother were arrested by the Nazis and the boy stayed with the fisherman.
Who’s in it. Golden Eels stars Martin Mikulas as Prdelka, Slávka Španková as maminka, Rudolf Hrušínský as Prošek and Vladimír Menšík as tatínek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Golden Eels has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Golden Eels page.
If you liked it. Fans of Golden Eels tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Golden Eels (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Golden Eels change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Golden Eels worth watching?
- Golden Eels holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Golden Eels?
- Golden Eels stars Martin Mikulas, Slávka Španková, Rudolf Hrušínský, Vladimír Menšík and Radoslav Brzobohatý.
- When was Golden Eels released?
- Golden Eels was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.