What a Way To Go
Pět švestek
Synopsis
Five old friends. One last voyage. Fed up with being written off — dismissed by their children, care homes looming, invisible to the world - they decide to defy expectations and take a sailing boat for one last adventure. No itinerary, no carers. Just open waters, old bonds and a bumbag or recreational drugs. Determined to prove that life, at any stage, is what you make of it.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Svěrák
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Svěrák
- Original Score
- Michal Novinski
- Original Title
- Pět švestek
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Biograf Jan Svěrák, Portobello Pictures, prima+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Svěrák
Jan Svěrák
Michal Novinski
František Svěrák
František Svěrák
Jan Svěrák
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Svěrák
Director
František Svěrák
Editor
František Svěrák
Director of Photography
Veronika Moudrá
Costume Design
Jan Svěrák
Writer
Jan Svěrák
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About What a Way To Go
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is What a Way To Go about?
Five old friends. One last voyage. Fed up with being written off — dismissed by their children, care homes looming, invisible to the world - they decide to defy expectations and take a sailing boat for one last adventure. No itinerary, no carers. Just open waters, old bonds and a bumbag or recreational drugs. Determined to prove that life, at any stage, is what you make of it.
Who directed What a Way To Go?
What a Way To Go was directed by Jan Svěrák.
Who stars in What a Way To Go?
The principal cast of What a Way To Go includes Lenka Termerová, Oldřich Kaiser, Petr Kostka, Jan Vlasák, Dana Syslová.
When was What a Way To Go released and how long is it?
What a Way To Go was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for What a Way To Go?
The original motion picture soundtrack for What a Way To Go was composed by Michal Novinski.