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Martha and I

1990Movie1 h 45 min

Drama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A moving, nostalgic drama movie about history and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Story

Emil (Vaclav Chalupa as a teen, Ondrej Vetchy as an adult) has been naughty, and his family is at a loss about what to do with him. He's been dallying with the family maid. They decide to ship him off to spend time with his uncle Ernst Michel Piccoli), who married his family maid. The boy has a good relationship with his uncle, and a touching picture of Czech family life just at the advent of World War II emerges. Since Emil and Ernst are both Jewish, they are eventually carted away by the Nazis.

Feels like

  • Czech Family Life
  • World War II
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Jewish Experience
  • Historical Drama
  • Melancholy Tone
  • Family Dynamics
  • Political Intrigue
  • European Cinema

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Jiří Weiss
Written by
Jiří Weiss
Music by
Jiří Stivín

Everyone

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Facts

September 1, 1990 · 1 h 45 min · Violence

Released
September 1, 1990
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
Dutch
Made in
France, Germany

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Martha and I worth watching?"

Questions about Martha and I

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Martha and I worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Martha and I okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Martha and I plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Martha and I good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is Martha and I in English?

FrenchDutch

No, it was made in French, with some Dutch.