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The Golden Fern

1963·Movie
1h 55min
IMDb7.0

Where to watch

PhiloHooplaOVIDFandorFilmzie

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The Golden Fern fingerprint

Big heart, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Romantic and wondrous

  • Romance8
  • Wonder8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Wandering through the forest, a woodcutter finds a golden fern whose seed turns into a beautiful woman - they fall in love. After getting drunk in a village feast, he gets to sign up to the army. The fairy gives him a shirt to wear and asks him to swear he will never abandon it. At the war front, he falls in love with the the colonel's daughter and will have to perform various feats to get her attention.
Fairy Tale RomanceCzech FolkloreMagical QuestPeriod DramaOrnate VisualsClassic CinemaMusical ScoreWhimsical Storytelling

Crew

Directed by:
Jiří Weiss, Miloš Kohout, Věra Ženíšková
Written by:
Otomar Krejča, Jan Procházka, Jan Drda
Produced by:
Karel Kovář, Erich Švabík, František Milič
Composed by:
František Belfín, Jiří Srnka, Emil Poledník

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Golden Fern

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Where can I stream The Golden Fern legally?

PhiloHooplaOVIDFandorFilmzieEternal FamilyFawesomeMidnight Pulp

The Golden Fern is included with a subscription to Philo, OVID, Eternal Family, and Bloodstream in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Filmzie, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Bloodstream. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Golden Fern worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Golden Fern?

1 h 55 min

The Golden Fern runs 1 h 55 min.

What language is The Golden Fern in?

Czech

It was made in Czech. Produced in XC.

In how many countries can I watch The Golden Fern?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Golden Fern in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.