Empties (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2007, Empties is a comedy film directed by Jan Svěrák, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Czech literature teacher Josef Tkaloun, who is past retirement age, realises one day that he no longer understands his pupils, and so he quits… dramatically. What he does not predict is that in doing this he will lose his sense of place in society.
Who’s in it. Empties stars Zdeněk Svěrák as Josef Tkaloun, Daniela Kolářová as Eliška Tkalounová, Tatiana Dyková as Helenka and Jiří Macháček as Robert Landa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Empties 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 Empties page.
If you liked it. Fans of Empties tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Empties (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Empties change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Empties worth watching?
- Empties holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Empties?
- Empties stars Zdeněk Svěrák, Daniela Kolářová, Tatiana Dyková, Jiří Macháček and Pavel Landovský.
- When was Empties released?
- Empties was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.