Old Czech Legends (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1953, Old Czech Legends is an animation and history film directed by Jiří Trnka, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A monumental piece of art bringing the heroes of the ancient Czech myths back to life. The picture consists of seven parts: Cech the Forefather, Bivoj, Libuse, Premysl, Girls War, Horymir, Lucka War.
Who’s in it. Old Czech Legends stars Zdeněk Štěpánek as Narrator (voice), Karel Höger as Narrator (voice), Václav Vydra as Narrator (voice) and Eduard Kohout as Narrator (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Old Czech Legends 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 Old Czech Legends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Old Czech Legends tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Old Czech Legends (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Old Czech Legends change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Old Czech Legends worth watching?
- Old Czech Legends holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Old Czech Legends?
- Old Czech Legends stars Zdeněk Štěpánek, Karel Höger, Václav Vydra, Eduard Kohout and Růžena Nasková.