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Run, Waiter, Run!

1981Movie1 h 28 min

Comedy
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

A comedy concerning a down on his luck bookshop owner with a penchant for women who decides to make some money by pretending to be a waiter and collecting cash from unsuspecting diners.

Feels like

  • Czech Comedy Classic
  • Mistaken Identity
  • Situational Humor
  • Down on His Luck
  • Money Making Scheme
  • Deception and Consequences
  • Quirky Characters
  • Social Satire
  • Nostalgic
  • Humorous Mishaps

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Ladislav Smoljak
Written by
Zdeněk Svěrák
Produced by
Zdeňka Černá, Vaclav Eisenhamer, Jan Balzer
Music by
Jaroslav Uhlíř

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 9, 1981 · 1 h 28 min · Comedy

Released
January 9, 1981
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Czech
Also spoken
German, English
Made in
XC
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Run, Waiter, Run!?"

Questions about Run, Waiter, Run!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Run, Waiter, Run!?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Run, Waiter, Run! worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.9).

Is Run, Waiter, Run! okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Run, Waiter, Run! make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Run, Waiter, Run!?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Run, Waiter, Run! in English?

CzechGermanEnglish

No, it was made in Czech, with some German and English.