Ceiling (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1962, Ceiling is a drama film directed by Věra Chytilová, running about 42 minutes.
What it’s about. The young Marta has made a break in her medical education to fully invest in her career as a model. We follow her for a day in her life, almost completely without hearing her voice. It is seldom that Marta gets the space to speak, instead she is mostly subject to the voice of others.
Who’s in it. Ceiling stars Marta Kanovská as Marta, Julián Chytil as Julián, Jaroslav Satoranský as Honza and Josef Abrhám as Pepik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Ceiling has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ceiling page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ceiling tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ceiling (1962)?
- In US, Ceiling is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ceiling worth watching?
- Ceiling holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ceiling?
- Ceiling stars Marta Kanovská, Julián Chytil, Jaroslav Satoranský, Josef Abrhám and Jiří Menzel.
- When was Ceiling released?
- Ceiling was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 42 minutes.