Tiger Theory (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Tiger Theory is a 2016 comedy drama directed by Radek Bajgar, starring Jiří Bartoška as Jan, Eliška Balzerová and Tatiana Dyková. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $1.8 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Radek Bajgar
- Original language
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Czech - Studio
- Logline Production
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tiger Theory About?
The premise of Tiger Theory without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jan grapples with a life feeling increasingly out of his control, triggered by the voluntary death of his father-in-law and his wife Olga's similar resignation. Haunted by memories of a past filled with dreams and independence, he yearns to regain dignity and freedom. The film explores Jan’s desire to escape his current circumstances, interwoven with the stories of his married daughters, Olinka and Alenka, and their husbands, Erik and Pepík, revealing a complex family dynamic.
Tiger Theory Cast & Characters
Jiří Bartoška leads the cast as Jan, with Eliška Balzerová as Olga and Tatiana Dyková as Olinka. Directed by Radek Bajgar; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Radek Bajgar
- Jiří Bartoška as Jan
- Eliška Balzerová as Olga
- Tatiana Dyková as Olinka
- Jiří Havelka as Erik
Also Starring in Tiger Theory
· 23 more- Jakub Kohák Pepa
- Ondřej Malý major
- Pavla Beretová Alena
- Iva Janžurová babička
- Jaromír Dulava doktor
- Arnošt Goldflam kapitán
- Ondřej Pavelka Dan
- Klára Melíšková sestra na veterině
- Pavel Šimčík Herman
- Jan Novotný primář psychiatrie
- Ivana Uhlířová pečovatelka
- Vasil Fridrich kriminalista
- Hanuš Bor úředník pohřební služby
- Václav Vašák kriminalista
- Lucia Siposová fotografka Julia
- Ctirad Götz hrobník
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- Jiří Bábek kriminalista
- Anna Čtvrtníčková Jitka
- Zuzana Slavíková ředitelka
- Dana Novák Pešková zdravotní sestra v ústavu
- Eva Salzmannová Marta
- Lubor Novotný kněz
- Tereza Těžká
Tiger Theory Plot Summary
What happens in Tiger Theory from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jan Berger Jiří Bartoška, a veterinarian, lives under the quiet tyranny of his wife Olga Eliška Balzerová. When Olga’s father ends his life voluntarily, Jan realizes that his father-in-law’s life was controlled the same way as his own, and he fears he could end up the same. This sobering moment sets the stage for a quiet, intimate look at power, affection, and the pursuit of autonomy within a family that believes it knows what is best for everyone.
Full summary
The whole story of Tiger Theory, scene by scene
Tiger Theory Box Office
Tiger Theory grossed $1.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.8M
- International
- $1.8M
How Well Do You Know Tiger Theory?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Tiger Theory Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Theory of Tiger” and “野虎理论”.
- Also known as
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- Theory of Tiger
- 野虎理论
- Теория тигра
- La Théorie Du Tigre
- 悍妻理论
- Teória tigra
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Tiger Theory FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Tiger Theory, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tiger Theory?
Tiger Theory runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Tiger Theory released?
Tiger Theory was released on March 31, 2016.
Who directed Tiger Theory?
Tiger Theory was directed by Radek Bajgar.
More films by Radek Bajgar Who is in the cast of Tiger Theory?
Tiger Theory stars Jiří Bartoška as Jan, Eliška Balzerová as Olga and Tatiana Dyková as Olinka, among 27 credited actors.
How much did Tiger Theory make at the box office?
Tiger Theory grossed $1.8 million worldwide.
Does Tiger Theory have a post-credit scene?
No. Tiger Theory has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Tiger Theory in?
The original language of Tiger Theory is Czech.
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