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The Elementary School

7.419911h 40mMovieComedyDrama

The time is 1945-46. 10 year old Eda and his friend Tonda live in a small village outside Prague. In school, their class is so wild and indisciplined that their teacher quits and is replaced by the militant Igor Hnidzo. He is very strict –…

DirectorJan Svěrák
WriterZdeněk Svěrák
ProducerDana Dudová

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jan Svěrák

VJVáclav Jakoubek
Václav Jakoubek
Eda Souček
RB
Radoslav Budáč
Tonda Čejka
JTJan Tříska
Jan Tříska
Igor Hnízdo
ZSZdeněk Svěrák
Zdeněk Svěrák
Fan Souček, Eda's dad
LŠLibuše Šafránková
Libuše Šafránková
Mrs. Součková
RHRudolf Hrušínský
Rudolf Hrušínský
Headmaster
ME
Marek Endal
Rosenheim
IPIrena Pavlásková
Irena Pavlásková
Tramvajáková
OVOndřej Vetchý
Ondřej Vetchý
Tramvaják
DKDaniela Kolářová
Daniela Kolářová
Maxová
EHEva Holubová
Eva Holubová
Čejková
RHRudolf Hrušínský
Rudolf Hrušínský
Bohouš Čejka

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The Elementary School — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Elementary School?

The Elementary School isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Elementary School on Netflix?

No, The Elementary School is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is The Elementary School on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Elementary School isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Elementary School for free?

The Elementary School isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.