Mandragora (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1997, Mandragora is a drama film directed by Wiktor Grodecki, running about 126 minutes. “He was 15 – an innocent from a small village, soon to be trapped in the erotic underworld of Prague.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Marek is a 15-year-old from a provincial village who runs away to Prague when he begins to fail at school. He is mugged shortly after arriving in the city and is rescued by Honza with the promise of work. Marek is taken to an apartment, drugged, and becomes a male prostitute. He is a bit smarter than his colleagues and teams up with a friend, David, in order to go after bigger scores – to cash in and get out. They manage to stash away a bit of money, but when it comes time to return home, Marek loses his nerve and is soon back in the city.
Who’s in it. Mandragora stars Miroslav Čáslavka as Marek, David Švec as David, Pavel Skřípal as Honza and Miroslav Hanuš, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Mandragora has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mandragora page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mandragora tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mandragora (1997)?
- In US, Mandragora is available to stream on Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mandragora worth watching?
- Mandragora 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 Mandragora?
- Mandragora stars Miroslav Čáslavka, David Švec, Pavel Skřípal, Miroslav Hanuš and Jiří Kodeš.
- When was Mandragora released?
- Mandragora was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.