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Movie

The Joke

6.5(41)19691h 17m
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The Joke is streaming on DocAlliance Films in Mexico. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

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🇲🇽 Mexico

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Director
Jaromil Jireš
Release date
1969-02-28
Runtime
1h 17m
Language
Czech
Status
Released
Country
Czechoslovakia
Studio
Filmové studio Barrandov

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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 Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Joke in Mexico?+

In Mexico, you can stream The Joke on DocAlliance Films.

Is The Joke on Netflix?+

The Joke is not on Netflix in Mexico right now, but you can stream it on 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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