The Elementary School (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1991, The Elementary School is a comedy and drama film directed by Jan Svěrák, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The time is 1945-46. 10 year old Eda and his friend Tonda live in a small village outside Prague. In school, their class is so wild and indisciplined that their teacher quits and is replaced by the militant Igor Hnidzo. He is very strict - but also very just. His weakness is his interest in young women. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.
Who’s in it. The Elementary School stars Václav Jakoubek as Eda, Radoslav Budáč as Tonda, Jan Tříska as Igor Hnízdo and Zdeněk Svěrák as Fanouš Souček, Edův tatínek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Elementary School has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Elementary School page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Elementary School tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Elementary School (1991)?
- In US, The Elementary School is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Elementary School worth watching?
- The Elementary School holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Elementary School?
- The Elementary School stars Václav Jakoubek, Radoslav Budáč, Jan Tříska, Zdeněk Svěrák and Libuše Šafránková.
- When was The Elementary School released?
- The Elementary School was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.