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The General
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Juraj Štepka. With Ondrej Hraška, Anna Prášilová Fialová, Milan Mikulčík.
7.4/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEWHAT IT'S ABOUT
In 1944, after years of longing, the Golian family finally welcomes a child-just weeks before the beginning of Slovak National Uprising led by Ján Golian. In Nazi-allied Slovakia, they must choose-fight for the nation or protect their son.
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7.4/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEYOUR WATCHLISTIn 1944, after years of longing, the Golian family finally welcomes a child-just weeks before the beginning of Slovak National Uprising led by Ján Golian. In Nazi-alli…
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Release snapshot for The General.
MoviHero lists October 8, 2026 as the release date for The General. Juraj Štepka is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ondrej Hraška as Generál Golian, Anna Prášilová Fialová as Jarmila Golianová, Milan Mikulčík, Rainer Wöss as Wilhelm Canaris. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 8, 2026
GenresDrama · History
Runtime2h 13m
DirectorJuraj Štepka
CastOndrej Hraška as Generál Golian, Anna Prášilová Fialová as Jarmila Golianová, Milan Mikulčík, Rainer Wöss as Wilhelm Canaris
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The General runs 2h 13m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
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The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability4/10
Attention Required6/10
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otherJarmila GolianováJarmila Golianová appears in The General (2026).Open character guide otherGenerál GolianGenerál Golian appears in The General (2026).Open character guide otherWilhelm CanarisWilhelm Canaris appears in The General (2026).Open character guide otherKurt DeffnerKurt Deffner appears in The General (2026).Open character guide
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