Private Universe (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 2012, Private Universe is a documentary film directed by Helena Třeštíková, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Honza was born in 1974 into the cheerless era of socialism in Czechoslovakia. At that time, his parents Jana and Petr lived in one room in the apartment of Jana's divorced mother and her widowed grandmother. A few years later, the family moved from Prague to Liberec where Petr found a job and a little house for the family. When Honza was born, his father began writing a family chronicle and he has continued to do so for 37 years. "Private Universe" show not only the life of one ordinary family, but also how the Czech society has changed in last four decades. Who are we, where do we come from and where do we go?
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Private Universe sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on True Story. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Private Universe page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Private Universe (2012)?
- In US, Private Universe is available to stream on True Story. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Private Universe worth watching?
- Private Universe holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Private Universe released?
- Private Universe was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.