On The Eighth Day (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2006, On The Eighth Day is a comedy and drama film directed by Judit Elek, running about 100 minutes. “An elderly, recently widowed ballet primadonna is scammed out of her house but finds a new homeless love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After her husband's death, Hanna Szendroy, the former primadonna, portrayed by Maya Komorowska is caught in the claws of the real estate mafia. She looses her lavish home and ends up homeless at the Keleti train station. When she returns to her house, now full of homeless people moved in by the real estate mafia, an unexpected relationship brings hope into her life again.
Who’s in it. On The Eighth Day stars Judit Hernádi as Szendrőy Hanna (voice), Maja Komorowska as Szendrőy Hanna, Sándor Gáspár as Jeromos (voice) and Franciszek Pieczka as Jeromos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, On The Eighth Day has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On The Eighth Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of On The Eighth Day tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On The Eighth Day (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for On The Eighth Day change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is On The Eighth Day worth watching?
- On The Eighth Day holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in On The Eighth Day?
- On The Eighth Day stars Judit Hernádi, Maja Komorowska, Sándor Gáspár, Franciszek Pieczka and Gyula Bodrogi.