Something Different (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1963, Something Different is a drama film directed by Věra Chytilová, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In her first feature, Věra Chytilová uses a combination of documentary and fiction film techniques to tell two stories in counterpoint. The first follows Olympic champion gymnast Eva Bosáková, who contemplates retirement as she undergoes a gruelling training schedule; the second, a housewife who is unappreciated and ignored by her husband.
Who’s in it. Something Different stars Josef Langmiler as Josef, Věra Uzelacová as Věra, Milivoj Uzelac Jr. as Milda and Jiří Kodet as Jirka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Something Different has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Something Different page.
If you liked it. Fans of Something Different tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Something Different (1963)?
- In US, Something Different is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Something Different worth watching?
- Something Different holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Something Different?
- Something Different stars Josef Langmiler, Věra Uzelacová, Milivoj Uzelac Jr., Jiří Kodet and Miroslava Matlochová.
- When was Something Different released?
- Something Different was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.