Jan Hus (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1955, Jan Hus is a drama and history film directed by Otakar Vávra, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Jan Hus is a 1954 Czechoslovak film directed by Otakar Vávra. It is the first part of the "Hussite Revolutionary Trilogy", one of the most famous works of the Czechoslovak director, completed with Jan Žižka (1955) and Proti všem (Against All Odds, 1957).
Who’s in it. Jan Hus stars Zdeněk Štěpánek as Jan Hus / Jan Žižka, Karel Höger as král Václav IV., Vlasta Matulová as královna Žofie and Ladislav Pešek as Miserere - šašek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Jan Hus 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 Jan Hus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jan Hus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jan Hus (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jan Hus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jan Hus worth watching?
- Jan Hus holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jan Hus?
- Jan Hus stars Zdeněk Štěpánek, Karel Höger, Vlasta Matulová, Ladislav Pešek and Vítězslav Vejražka.
- When was Jan Hus released?
- Jan Hus was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.