The Ear
1990, Czech. Directed by Karel Kachyňa.
Government bureaucrat Ludvik becomes suspicious after several colleagues disappear and he overhears something strange at a cocktail party. Returning home with his wife, Anna, he finds their house under surveillance and spends a fraught night worrying about his possible arrest in the morning. Marital difficulties come to light as Ludvik and his wife attempt to act normal in front of the cameras while dredging up their problems out of sight.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Czech
- Rated
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The Ear is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 1 January 1990
- Original title
- Ucho
- Country
- Czechoslovakia
- Written by
- Karel Kachyňa, Jan Procházka
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The Ear: quick answers
Is The Ear worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Ear?
The Ear runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Ear have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Ear on?
The Ear is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ear?
If you liked The Ear, try The Passenger, Blow-Up, The Tenant.
Who directed The Ear?
The Ear (1990) was directed by Karel Kachyňa and stars Radoslav Brzobohatý, Jiřina Bohdalová, Jiří Císler.