Dark Blue World
2001, Czech. Directed by Jan Svěrák.
Lt. Franta Slama is a top pilot in the Czech Air Force who is assigned to train a promising young flier, Karel Vojtisek, and they soon become friends. When Nazi Germany invades Czechoslovakia in 1939, they both reject the authority of their new leaders and escape to England where they join other Czech exiles in the RAF. While flying a mission over England, Karel crash lands and happens upon the farmhouse of Susan, a young woman whose husband is in the Navy. Karel soon falls head over heels for Susan but, while they enjoy a brief fling, in time Susan decides she prefers the company of the older and more worldly Franta. As Franta and Karel struggle to maintain their friendship despite their romantic rivalry.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Czech
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 97 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Jan SvěrákDirector
- Ondřej VetchýFrantišek Sláma
- Kryštof HádekKarel Vojtíšek
- Tara FitzgeraldSusan Whitmore
- Oldřich KaiserJan Machatý
- Linda RybováHanička Pecharová
- David NovotnýBedřich Mrtvý
- Charles DanceWing Commander Bentley
- Jaromír DulavaRailwayman Kaňka
- Lukáš KantorTamtam
- Juraj BernáthJan Gregora
- Miroslav TáborskýVilda Houf
- Hans-Jörg AssmannDoctor Blaschke
Details
- Released
- 17 May 2001
- Original title
- Tmavomodrý svět
- Country
- France, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Zdeněk Svěrák
- Budget
- $5M
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Dark Blue World: quick answers
Is Dark Blue World worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 97 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dark Blue World?
Dark Blue World runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Dark Blue World have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dark Blue World. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dark Blue World parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dark Blue World is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dark Blue World on?
Dark Blue World isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dark Blue World?
If you liked Dark Blue World, try Hell's Angels, Battleground, Aces High.
Who directed Dark Blue World?
Dark Blue World (2001) was directed by Jan Svěrák and stars Ondřej Vetchý, Kryštof Hádek, Tara Fitzgerald.