A Prominent Patient (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2017, A Prominent Patient is a drama and history film directed by Julius Ševčík, running about 106 minutes. “Czechoslovakia vs. Nazi Germany” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1939, Czech diplomat Jan Masaryk flees to the United States to escape his recent past: Germany has invaded Czechoslovakia and he is now a man with no nation; because, as the Czechoslovak ambassador in London, he failed to win the support of the British and could not avert the fall of his country and the outbreak of the World War II.
Who’s in it. A Prominent Patient stars Karel Roden as Masaryk, Hanns Zischler as Dr. Stein, Arly Jover as Marcia Davenport and Oldřich Kaiser as Edvard Beneš, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, A Prominent Patient has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Prominent Patient page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Prominent Patient tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Prominent Patient (2017)?
- In US, A Prominent Patient is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Prominent Patient worth watching?
- A Prominent Patient holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Prominent Patient?
- A Prominent Patient stars Karel Roden, Hanns Zischler, Arly Jover, Oldřich Kaiser and Paul Nicholas.
- When was A Prominent Patient released?
- A Prominent Patient was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.