Charlatan (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2020, Charlatan is a drama film directed by Agnieszka Holland, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Born in the early 20th century, herbalist Jan Mikolasek became rich and famous after curing countless diseases with unorthodox means. A true emblem of Czechoslovakia before World War II, the healer became even more appreciated during the Nazi occupation and the communist regime. Each regime appreciates his skill and protects him. But how much will it cost him to maintain his status in a new political change?
Who’s in it. Charlatan stars Josef Trojan as Young Jan Mikolášek, Ivan Trojan as Jan Mikolášek, Juraj Loj as František Palko and Jaroslava Pokorná as Mülbacherova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Charlatan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Charlatan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Charlatan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Charlatan (2020)?
- In US, Charlatan is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Charlatan worth watching?
- Charlatan holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Charlatan?
- Charlatan stars Josef Trojan, Ivan Trojan, Juraj Loj, Jaroslava Pokorná and Jana Kvantiková.
- When was Charlatan released?
- Charlatan was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.