Run, Waiter, Run!
1981, Czech. Directed by Ladislav Smoljak.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Czech
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Ladislav SmoljakDirector
- Josef AbrhámDalibor Vrána
- Libuše ŠafránkováHelenka Vránová
- Zdeněk SvěrákPařízek
- Daniela BakerováPařízková
- Eliška Balzerováprodavačka Věra
- Jiří KodetRudy
- Dagmar PatrasováManuela
- Karel AugustaLudva
- Zuzana FišerováDouchová
- Jiří Hálekprofesor Přikryl
- Jiří Lírrozčilený host
- Milada JežkováVáchová
Details
- Released
- 9 January 1981
- Original title
- Vrchní, prchni
- Country
- Czechoslovakia
- Written by
- Zdeněk Svěrák
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Run, Waiter, Run!: quick answers
Is Run, Waiter, Run! worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Run, Waiter, Run!?
Run, Waiter, Run! runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Run, Waiter, Run! have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Run, Waiter, Run!. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Run, Waiter, Run! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Run, Waiter, Run! yet.
Which OTT platform is Run, Waiter, Run! on?
Run, Waiter, Run! 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 Run, Waiter, Run!?
If you liked Run, Waiter, Run!, try Eddie Murphy Raw, Adam Sandler: Love You, 2 Minutes of Fame.
Who directed Run, Waiter, Run!?
Run, Waiter, Run! (1981) was directed by Ladislav Smoljak and stars Josef Abrhám, Libuše Šafránková, Zdeněk Svěrák.