Krakatit (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1948, Krakatit is a drama and science fiction film directed by Otakar Vávra, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the novel by Karel Capek, the prominent Czech writer of the early 20th century who coined the word robot for his play R.U.R., the story revolves around a discovery of Krakatit - a powerful explosive - by Prokop, an experimental scientist who, following an accidental explosion in his lab, slips in and out of delirium. When he realises that, in a delirious period, he has given the formula for making Krakatit to one of his colleagues, he tries to find the man, who does not realize how dangerous a thing Krakatit is. In the process, he nearly gives his discovery away again to foreign interests, a group of anarchists, and even greater forces of darkness...
Who’s in it. Krakatit stars Karel Höger as Prokop, Florence Marly as Princess Wilhelmina Hagen, Jiří Plachý as D'Hemon and František Smolík as Dr. Tomeš, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Krakatit 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 Krakatit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Krakatit tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Krakatit (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Krakatit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Krakatit worth watching?
- Krakatit holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Krakatit?
- Krakatit stars Karel Höger, Florence Marly, Jiří Plachý, František Smolík and Nataša Tanská.
- When was Krakatit released?
- Krakatit was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.