Occupation (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 9.5
Released in 2021, Occupation is a drama film directed by Michal Nohejl, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. After the premiere, the theatre group gathers in a bar to celebrate. However, the cheerful gathering is interrupted by a drunken Soviet officer. He insists on selling a can of petrol. However, when he senses the awkwardness, the hidden hatred, the cowardice, the timidity of the people there, he begins to enjoy the situation with his intrusiveness. When he takes his pistol out of its holster, things start to get crazy. The people in the bar suddenly become “freedom fighters” against the Russian occupation.
Who’s in it. Occupation stars Martin Pechlát as Jindřich, Cyril Dobrý as Vladimír, Antonie Formanová as Milada and Tomáš Jeřábek as Antonín, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.5/10, Occupation sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Occupation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Occupation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Occupation (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Occupation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Occupation worth watching?
- Occupation holds an audience score of 9.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Occupation?
- Occupation stars Martin Pechlát, Cyril Dobrý, Antonie Formanová, Tomáš Jeřábek and Otakar Brousek.
- When was Occupation released?
- Occupation was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.