Milena (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1991, Milena is a drama film directed by Véra Belmont, running about 139 minutes.
What it’s about. Prague, 1920. Milena's father wants her to follow in his footsteps and be one of the first female doctors in Czechoslovakia, but she is determined to be a writer. She elopes to Vienna with the Jewish music critic Ernst Pollak, and starts a correspondence with Franz Kafka. She leaves Pollak and returns to Prague with her father, where she befriends and translates Kafka. As a journalist, Milena covers the 1923 Ruhr worker's strike and meets the communist architect Jaromir.
Who’s in it. Milena stars Valérie Kaprisky as Milena Jesenská, Gudrun Landgrebe as Olga, Stacy Keach as Jesenski and Nick Mancuso as Jaromir, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Milena has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Milena page.
If you liked it. Fans of Milena tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Milena (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Milena change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Milena worth watching?
- Milena holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Milena?
- Milena stars Valérie Kaprisky, Gudrun Landgrebe, Stacy Keach, Nick Mancuso and Peter Gallagher.
- When was Milena released?
- Milena was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.