Love Between the Raindrops (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1980, Love Between the Raindrops is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Karel Kachyňa, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in Prague during the years leading up to World War II, this family saga tells the story of a cobbler named Vincenc Bursik (Vladimir Mensik), who uproots his clan from the country to the city, only to suffer the loss of his wife and the failure of his shoe business within months. When his daughter moves away to go live with a wealthy businessman as his mistress, Vincenc is left to take care of his two sons, who spend their days in a secret garden vying for the affections of a teenage girl.
Who’s in it. Love Between the Raindrops stars Jan Hrušínský as Pepan Bursík, Lukáš Vaculík as Kajda Bursík, Vladimír Menšík as Vincenc Bursík and Rudolf Hrušínský as lékárník, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Love Between the Raindrops 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 Love Between the Raindrops page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Between the Raindrops tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Between the Raindrops (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love Between the Raindrops change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love Between the Raindrops worth watching?
- Love Between the Raindrops holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love Between the Raindrops?
- Love Between the Raindrops stars Jan Hrušínský, Lukáš Vaculík, Vladimír Menšík, Rudolf Hrušínský and Tereza Pokorná-Herzová.
- When was Love Between the Raindrops released?
- Love Between the Raindrops was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.