The Joke
1969, Czech. Directed by Jaromil Jireš.
In the 1950s, Ludvik Jahn was expelled from the Communist Party and the University by his fellow students, because of a politically incorrect note he sent to his girlfriend. Fifteen years later, he tries to get his revenge by seducing Helena, the wife of one of his accusers.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Czech
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Joke
The Joke is streaming on DocAlliance Films in India.
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Details
- Released
- 28 February 1969
- Original title
- Žert
- Country
- Czechoslovakia
- Written by
- Jaromil Jireš, Milan Kundera
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What The Joke is based on
The Joke is based on The Joke, a 1967 novel by Milan Kundera.
Novel · 1967
The Joke
By Milan Kundera
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The Joke: quick answers
Is The Joke worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Joke?
The Joke runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Does The Joke have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Joke. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Joke parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Joke on?
The Joke is streaming on DocAlliance Films in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Joke?
If you liked The Joke, try Lady Windermere's Fan, Kinds of Kindness, The Daytrippers.
Who directed The Joke?
The Joke (1969) was directed by Jaromil Jireš and stars Josef Somr, Jana Dítětová, Luděk Munzar.
What is The Joke based on?
The Joke is based on The Joke, a 1967 novel by Milan Kundera.