The Good Soldier Schweik (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Series · ★ 10
Released in 1986, The Good Soldier Schweik is an animation and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. Látal's nine-part puppet series completes Trnka's thirty-year-old work on Švejk. He thus completed the adaptation of Jaroslav Hašek's most famous literary work, a tragicomic satire about the wartime adventures of the eccentric Josef Švejk, in a puppet version based on Lada's artistic style.
Who’s in it. The Good Soldier Schweik stars Petr Haničinec as Josef Svejk (voice), Rudolf Hrušínský as Narrator (voice), Josef Somr as Bretschneider (voice) and Věra Kubánková as Mrs. Müllerová (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Good Soldier Schweik 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 The Good Soldier Schweik page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Soldier Schweik tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Soldier Schweik (1986)?
- 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 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Good Soldier Schweik?
- The Good Soldier Schweik stars Petr Haničinec, Rudolf Hrušínský, Josef Somr, Věra Kubánková and Marek Brodský.
- When was The Good Soldier Schweik released?
- The Good Soldier Schweik was released in 1986.