The Good Soldier Schweik (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1956, The Good Soldier Schweik is a comedy and animation film directed by Jiří Trnka, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Adapting Jaroslav Hasek's raucous satirical novel, and also bringing Josef Lada's equally famous illustrations to garrulous puppet life, posed Trnka one of his biggest creative challenges. Trnka himself felt that the final episode was the most artistically successful, but there's much to enjoy in all three, not least the way that the lackadaisical layabout Svejk's own self-serving anecdotes are realized through cut-out animation.
Who’s in it. The Good Soldier Schweik stars Jan Werich as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Good Soldier Schweik 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 The Good Soldier Schweik page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Soldier Schweik tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Soldier Schweik (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Good Soldier Schweik change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Good Soldier Schweik worth watching?
- The Good Soldier Schweik holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Good Soldier Schweik?
- The Good Soldier Schweik stars Jan Werich.
- When was The Good Soldier Schweik released?
- The Good Soldier Schweik was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.