Where to watch The Joke in Canada
The Joke is streaming on Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films in Canada. Availability checked 11 June 2026.
About The Joke
The Joke is a 1969 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Jaromil Jireš, starring Josef Somr, Jana Dítětová and Luděk Munzar. It has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 41 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Joke in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Joke trailer
Overview
In the 1950s, Ludvik Jahn was expelled from the Communist Party and the University by his fellow students, because of a politically incorrect note he sent to his girlfriend. Fifteen years later, he tries to get his revenge by seducing Helena, the wife of one of his accusers.
Top cast
Josef Somr
Ludvik Jahn
Jana Dítětová
Helena Zemánková
Luděk Munzar
Pavel Zemánek
Jaroslava Obermaierová
Marketa
Evald Schorm
Kostka
Milan Svrčina
Jaroslav
Miloš Rejchrt
Alexej
Věra Křesadlová
Věra
Jaromír Hanzlík
Lieutenant
Michal Pavlata
Jindra
Jiří Sýkora
Michal Knapčík
Jiří Cimický
Emil Haluška
Josef Žluťák Hrubý
Jiří Štíbr
Stanislav Litera
Václav Svěrák
Jan Svoboda
Dušan Trančík
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Joke in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream The Joke on Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films.
Is The Joke on Netflix?+
The Joke is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films.
How long is The Joke?+
The Joke has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).
Who stars in The Joke?+
The Joke stars Josef Somr, Jana Dítětová, Luděk Munzar, Jaroslava Obermaierová and Evald Schorm.
When did The Joke come out?+
The Joke is a 1969 movie directed by Jaromil Jireš.
What genre is The Joke?+
The Joke is Comedy and Drama film.
Who directed The Joke?+
The Joke was directed by Jaromil Jireš.
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