Clown Ferdinand and the Rocket (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1963, Clown Ferdinand and the Rocket is a comedy, family and science fiction film directed by Jindřich Polák, running about 66 minutes.
What it’s about. During undisturbed Clown Ferdinand clears his trailer to an unknown missile approaches the city. All men flee in a hurry, only Ferdinand did not hear the messages and drives carelessly with his old car through the deserted city. When he meets three children, understands the situation and tries to escape, it's already too late. All find themselves inside a rocket and experience an exciting flight into space. Strange machines, robots and weird so many adventures waiting for the inhabitants of the earth. This film reuses sets from Polák's Ikarie XB 1 (1963).
Who’s in it. Clown Ferdinand and the Rocket stars Jiří Vršťala, Hanuš Bor, Vladimír Horka and Eva Hrabětová.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Clown Ferdinand and the Rocket 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 Clown Ferdinand and the Rocket page.
If you liked it. Fans of Clown Ferdinand and the Rocket tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Clown Ferdinand and the Rocket (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Clown Ferdinand and the Rocket change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Clown Ferdinand and the Rocket worth watching?
- Clown Ferdinand and the Rocket holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Clown Ferdinand and the Rocket?
- Clown Ferdinand and the Rocket stars Jiří Vršťala, Hanuš Bor, Vladimír Horka and Eva Hrabětová.
- When was Clown Ferdinand and the Rocket released?
- Clown Ferdinand and the Rocket was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.