Where to Watch The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) (Legally)

Where to watch “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” (1988) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1988), without spoilers.

Expect a Drama, Romance blend, with a runtime close to 171 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 6.9/10 from about 517 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

infidelity, waitress, based on novel or book, free love, photographer, loyalty, lover, soviet union, soviet military, surgeon, prague, czech republic, partnership

Official trailer

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Plot

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.

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