The Golden Fern (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1963, The Golden Fern is a fantasy and family film directed by Jiří Weiss, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Wandering through the forest, a woodcutter finds a golden fern whose seed turns into a beautiful woman - they fall in love. After getting drunk in a village feast, he gets to sign up to the army. The fairy gives him a shirt to wear and asks him to swear he will never abandon it. At the war front, he falls in love with the the colonel's daughter and will have to perform various feats to get her attention.
Who’s in it. The Golden Fern stars Vít Olmer as Jura, Karla Chadimová as Lesanka, Daniela Smutná as General's Daughter and František Smolík as General, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Golden Fern has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Bloodstream. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Golden Fern page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Golden Fern tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Golden Fern (1963)?
- In US, The Golden Fern is available to stream on Philo, OVID and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Bloodstream. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Golden Fern worth watching?
- The Golden Fern holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Golden Fern?
- The Golden Fern stars Vít Olmer, Karla Chadimová, Daniela Smutná, František Smolík and Radoslav Brzobohatý.
- When was The Golden Fern released?
- The Golden Fern was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.