Cybernetic Grandma (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1963, Cybernetic Grandma is a notable film directed by Jiří Trnka.
What it’s about. Trnka’s sci-fi vision of the future in which machines and robots try to substitute themselves into the most beautiful human relationships. A cybernetic robot is supposed to substitute for the loving grandmother of a little girl. The wise grandmother, however, comes back and the girl finds the warmth of her grandmother’s loving arms again. Trnka’s artistic ideas in this film can be described as both poetically fragile and dramatically cautionary.
Who’s in it. Cybernetic Grandma stars Otýlie Beníšková as Narrator (voice) and Jana Werichová as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Cybernetic Grandma 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 Cybernetic Grandma page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cybernetic Grandma (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cybernetic Grandma change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cybernetic Grandma worth watching?
- Cybernetic Grandma holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cybernetic Grandma?
- Cybernetic Grandma stars Otýlie Beníšková and Jana Werichová.
- When was Cybernetic Grandma released?
- Cybernetic Grandma was released in 1963.