Waiting

Higher Principle

19601h 44mJiří Krejčík
IMDb 8.3

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

During the Nazi occupation of a Czech city civilians are being rounded up on the slightest of pretexts and shot. One day three high school boys who crack jokes about a recently deceased "hero of the Reich" are pulled out of school by the Gestapo.

Drama
World War IiBased On Short StoryAnti-nazi Resistance

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

IMDb

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

What is Higher Principle (1960) about?

During the Nazi occupation of a Czech city civilians are being rounded up on the slightest of pretexts and shot. One day three high school boys who crack jokes about a recently deceased "hero of the Reich" are pulled out of school by the Gestapo.

Who stars in Higher Principle?

Higher Principle stars František Smolík (Profesor Málek), Jana Brejchová (Jana Skálová), Ivan Mistrík (Vlastík), Jan Šmíd (Frantík), Alexandr Postler (Karel). The film was directed by Jiří Krejčík.

How long is Higher Principle?

Higher Principle has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1960.

Is Higher Principle worth watching?

Higher Principle holds an IMDb rating of 8.3/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Higher Principle?

Streaming availability for Higher Principle changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.