Where to watch The Unbearable Lightness of Being(1988)
In the United States, The Unbearable Lightness of Being isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Unbearable Lightness of Being
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The Unbearable Lightness of Being plot summary
A lovers’ story.
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 continues womanizing, and Tereza, disgusted, returns to Czechoslovakia. Realizing his mistake, Tomas decides to chase after her.
Details
- Release date
- February 5, 1988
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Directed by
- Philip Kaufman
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 · 544 votes
The Unbearable Lightness of Being trailer
Cast
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
FAQ
Where can I watch The Unbearable Lightness of Being?
In the United States, The Unbearable Lightness of Being isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Unbearable Lightness of Being?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The Unbearable Lightness of Being?
The Unbearable Lightness of Being runs 2h 51m (171 minutes).
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