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My Sweet Little Village

1985·Movie
1h 38min
76
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Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Everyday modern life and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The movie's main storyline follows the life of Otík, a young man, in a tight-knit village community. The sweet-tempered Otík works as an assistant truck driver with Mr. Pávek, his older colleague and practical-minded neighbor. Pávek's family takes care of Otík, whose parents are dead. However, the two coworkers become at odds over Otík's inability to perform even the simplest tasks. Pávek demands that Otík be transferred to assist another driver, who happens to be a choleric and suspicious man named Turek (Turk in Czech). Rather than work with Turek, Otík decides to accept an offer of employment in Prague, but finds he does not fit in to the city life. After discovering that the transfer of Otík to Prague was a trick by a crooked politician to get a deal on Otík's large inherited house, Pávek agrees to give Otík a second chance and retrieves him from the city to resume their work together.
Gentle ComedyRural CharmHeartwarmingCharacter StudyHumanistFound FamilyClassic Czech CinemaSlice-of-LifeQuietly Profound

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream My Sweet Little Village legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is My Sweet Little Village worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is My Sweet Little Village?

1 h 38 min

My Sweet Little Village runs 1 h 38 min.

What language is My Sweet Little Village in?

CzechSlovak

It was made in Czech, with some Slovak. Produced in XC.

In how many countries can I watch My Sweet Little Village?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for My Sweet Little Village in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does My Sweet Little Village use?

Off-into-the-Distance EndingTampering with Food and DrinkHot TeacherDown on the FarmDomestic AbuseOffscreen CrashFan DisserviceCock-a-Doodle DawnShameless Fanservice GirlDistracted by the SexyBrick JokeConversation Cutand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for My Sweet Little Village, including Off-into-the-Distance Ending, Tampering with Food and Drink, Hot Teacher.