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Martin Šotola

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
18Total Films
7.9 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 19, 1976

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Martin Šotola reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Martin Šotola's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Martin Šotola remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Jára Cimrman Lying, Sleeping, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Martin Šotola Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Martin Šotola's career based on audience ratings.

★7.9
Jára Cimrman Lying, Sleeping (1983) movie poster
★7.9

Jára Cimrman Lying, Sleeping: Czechoslovak comedy film directed by Ladislav Smoljak, about the fictional national hero Jára Cimrman (universal genius,

Jára Cimrman Lying, Sleeping

1983•Comedy
★7.2
Sun, Hay and a Couple of Slaps (1989) movie poster
★7.2

Sun, Hay and a Couple of Slaps: For a second time this film leads us to the village in South Bohemia. We meet again Konopnik family and Skopek family. V

Sun, Hay and a Couple of Slaps

1989•Comedy
★6.8
Sun, Hay, Berries (1984) movie poster
★6.8

Sun, Hay, Berries: A Czech agricultural student, Šimon Plánička, arrives at the small South Bohemian town of Hoštice, and joins the local J

Sun, Hay, Berries

1984•Comedy
★6.6
The Octopuses from the Second Floor (1987) movie poster
★6.6

The Octopuses from the Second Floor: While on vacation with their bickering parents, young Eva and her little brother Johnny find in a polluted lake two stra

The Octopuses from the Second Floor

1987•Comedy
★5.9
Boot Called Melichar (1983) movie poster
★5.9

Boot Called Melichar: A stories about friendship and love, children and parents, students and teachers - all from one regular Czech school dur

Boot Called Melichar

1983•Family

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Martin Šotola.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1991 Hledání v bílém obdélníku - Flop Similar →
1991 Sun, Hay, Erotica Jirka Average Similar →
1990 Sama uprostřed noci Michal Flop Similar →
1989 Sun, Hay and a Couple of Slaps Jirka Hit Similar →
1987 On a Wayward Princess - Average Similar →
1987 Půl pejska - Flop Similar →
1987 The Octopuses from the Second Floor - Hit Similar →
1985 Skok - Flop Similar →
1985 Angolský deník lékařky - Flop Similar →
1984 Sun, Hay, Berries Jirka Hit Similar →
1984 Perníkový dědek - Flop Similar →
1984 Levé křídlo Vítek Flop Similar →
1984 Cizí lidé - Flop Similar →
1983 Boot Called Melichar Honzík Average Similar →
1983 Jára Cimrman Lying, Sleeping - Super Hit Similar →
1982 Začalo to karafiátem (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1982 Propast Martin Flop Similar →
1981 Vrabci z devátého poschodí - Flop Similar →

Martin Šotola - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Martin Šotola?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Martin Šotola is "Jára Cimrman Lying, Sleeping" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has Martin Šotola acted in?

Martin Šotola has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Martin Šotola?

Other notable films include "Sun, Hay and a Couple of Slaps", "Sun, Hay, Berries", and "The Octopuses from the Second Floor".