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The Unbearable Lightness of Being at a glance
The Unbearable Lightness of Being is a 1988 drama and romance film, running 2h 51m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Sky Store and YouTube.
Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1988-02-05
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Director
- Philip Kaufman
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 · 547 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmSuccessful surgeon Tomas leaves Prague for an operation, meets a young photographer named Tereza, and brings her back with him. Tereza is surprised to learn that Tomas is already having an affair with the bohemian Sabina, but when the Soviet invasion occurs, all three flee to Switzerland. Sabina begins an affair, Tom continues womanizing, and Tereza, disgusted, returns to Czechoslovakia. Realizing his mistake, Tomas decides to chase after her.
Cast
14 names
Daniel Day-LewisTomas
Juliette BinocheTereza
Lena OlinSabina
Derek de LintFranz
Stellan SkarsgårdThe Engineer
Erland JosephsonThe Ambassador
Pavel LandovskýPavel
Donald MoffatChief Surgeon
Daniel OlbrychskiInterior Ministry Official
Tomasz BorkowyJiri
Bruce MyersCzech Editor
Pavel SlabýPavel's NephewPascale KalenskyNurse Katja
Jacques CironSwiss Restaurant ManagerQuestions about The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Unbearable Lightness of Being in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Unbearable Lightness of Being is listed on Apple TV Store, Sky Store, YouTube. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Unbearable Lightness of Being suitable for children?
The Unbearable Lightness of Being is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Unbearable Lightness of Being about?
Successful surgeon Tomas leaves Prague for an operation, meets a young photographer named Tereza, and brings her back with him. Tereza is surprised to learn that Tomas is already having an affair with the bohemian Sabina, but when the Soviet invasion occurs, all three flee to Switzerland. Sabina begins an affair, Tom…
How long is The Unbearable Lightness of Being?
The Unbearable Lightness of Being runs for 2h 51m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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