Daisies (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1966, Daisies is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Věra Chytilová, running about 76 minutes. “Upsa-daisy… downs-a-daisy… turned-ons-a-daisy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two teenage girls, both named Marie, decide that since the world is spoiled, they will be spoiled as well; accordingly, they embark on a series of destructive pranks in which they consume and destroy the world around them. This freewheeling, madcap feminist farce was immediately banned by the government.
Who’s in it. Daisies stars Ivana Karbanová as Marie II, Jitka Cerhová as Marie I, Marie Češková as Woman in toilet and Jiřina Myšková, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Daisies has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daisies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daisies tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daisies (1966)?
- In US, Daisies is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Daisies worth watching?
- Daisies holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Daisies?
- Daisies stars Ivana Karbanová, Jitka Cerhová, Marie Češková, Jiřina Myšková and Julius Albert.
- When was Daisies released?
- Daisies was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.