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Do You Keep a Lion at Home?

1964Movie1 h 21 min

FamilyMusic
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A wondrous, quirky family movie about fantasy and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

“And what did you do at school today?” In Pavel Hobl’s Czech fairytale, when Pepik and Honzik learn that school has been canceled they embark on an amazing odyssey around Prague that has them directing traffic, following the lead of a talking dog, breaking the spell an evil sorcerer has placed on a group of local musicians, rollerskating through a museum, and winning a magical car race. (University of Chicago Doc Films)

Feels like

  • Czech Fairytale
  • Children's Adventure
  • Surreal Humor
  • Magical Realism
  • Whimsical Journey
  • Prague Setting
  • Talking Animals
  • Imaginative Storytelling
  • Classic Czech Cinema

Crew

Directed by
Pavel Hobl
Written by
Sheila Och, Bohumil Sobotka, Pavel Hobl
Produced by
Erich Švabík, Olga Mimrová, Josef Císař
Music by
Wiliam Bukový

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Facts

May 15, 1964 · 1 h 21 min · Family, Music

Released
May 15, 1964
Runtime
1 h 21 min
Genres
Family, Music
Original language
Czech
Made in
XC

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Do You Keep a Lion at Home? worth watching?"

Questions about Do You Keep a Lion at Home?

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Do You Keep a Lion at Home? worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Do You Keep a Lion at Home? okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Do You Keep a Lion at Home??

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching Do You Keep a Lion at Home??

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Do You Keep a Lion at Home? in English?

Czech

No, it was made in Czech.