David Ondříček - Actor Profile

David Ondříček

Directing
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
3Total Films
6.9 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 23, 1969
Birth Place: Prague, Czechoslovakia

About David Ondříček

Director, screenwriter and producer, one of the most distinctive post-revolution Czech directors. He debuted with the film Whisper (Šeptej, 1996) followed by Loners (Samotáři, 2000), which was produced by his own company Lucky Man Films. Next came the comedy One Hand Can't Clap (Jedna ruka netleská, 2003) and the film Grandhotel (2006), which premiered at the Berlinale film festival. His film In the Shadow (Ve stínu, 2012) took all of the main awards at the Czech Film Critics’ Awards and at the annual Czech Lion Awards, and was the Czech Republic’s nominee for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. In 2013, David Ondříček received Variety magazine’s 10 Directors to Watch award, which recognizes the most noteworthy directors of the previous year. His recent film Zátopek (2021) was also selected as Czech Republic entry for the Oscars 2022.

David Ondříček Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of David Ondříček reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 3 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of David Ondříček's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of David Ondříček's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Hit, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best David Ondříček Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from David Ondříček's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie David Ondříček has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1996 Whisper - Flop Similar →
1981 The Hit Schoolboy Hit Similar →
1978 A Story of Love and Honor - Flop Similar →

David Ondříček - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Ondříček?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Ondříček is "The Hit" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has David Ondříček acted in?

David Ondříček has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.

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