The Firemen's Ball (1967)
Kernel Score: 79% · 244 ratings
Genres: Comedy
Released: 1967-12-15
Runtime: 73 minutes
Where to watch The Firemen's Ball
- Stream: The Criterion Channel
- Rent: Apple TV
- Buy: Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The firemen of a provincial Czechoslovakian town throw a ball in honor of the old chief's retirement. There will be music and dancing, a beauty pageant and a raffle. The whole town will be in attendance. However, the proceedings are dogged by difficulty at every step. Workplace injuries, stolen prizes, a shortage of pretty girls... and fire.
The Firemen's Ball parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Firemen's Ball is a Czech satire about a chaotic small-town celebration marred by theft and mishaps, used to critique bureaucracy.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jan Vostrčil as Head of Committee
- Josef Šebánek as Committee Member
- František Debelka as Committee Member
- Josef Valnoha as Committee Member
- Ladislav Adam as Committee Member
- Vratislav Čermák as Committee Member
- Václav Novotný as Committee Member
- František Paska as Committee Member
- František Reinstein as Committee Member
- Josef Řehořek as Committee Member
The Firemen's Ball FAQ
Is The Firemen's Ball good?
The Firemen's Ball has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 244 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Firemen's Ball?
In the US you can stream The Firemen's Ball on The Criterion Channel and rent it from Apple TV.
Is The Firemen's Ball OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Firemen's Ball is a Czech satire about a chaotic small-town celebration marred by theft and mishaps, used to critique bureaucracy.
What movies are like The Firemen's Ball?
If you liked The Firemen's Ball, try In the Loop, Closely Watched Trains, The Cremator and The Death of Stalin.