Under the Badgers Rock (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1978, Under the Badgers Rock is an adventure and family film directed by Václav Gajer, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. The gamekeeper Straka lives by himself in the Bohemian forest hill. He has quarreled with his only son. He cannot come to terms with the fact that his son has abandoned his beloved forests and settled in a town. He has never even met his grandson Vasek. Following an illness, however, little Vasek needs some country air, and so one day his mother Jarmila delivers him to her father-in-law's cottage. At first Straka is angry, but Vasek is an unaffected lad and throws himself with verve into all the little adventures that the forest provides.
Who’s in it. Under the Badgers Rock stars Tomáš Holý as Vašek, Gustáv Valach as Hajný Straka, Jana Brejchová as Jarmila Straková, Vaskova maminka and Josef Vinklář as lesní delník zvaný Hromotluk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Under the Badgers Rock 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 Under the Badgers Rock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under the Badgers Rock tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under the Badgers Rock (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Under the Badgers Rock change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Under the Badgers Rock worth watching?
- Under the Badgers Rock holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Under the Badgers Rock?
- Under the Badgers Rock stars Tomáš Holý, Gustáv Valach, Jana Brejchová, Josef Vinklář and Mirko Musil.
- When was Under the Badgers Rock released?
- Under the Badgers Rock was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.