The Shop on Main Street
1965
⭐7.1(227 votes)
2h 8m
DramaWar
Overview
In a small town in Nazi-occupied Slovakia during World War II, decent but timid carpenter Tono is named "Aryan comptroller" of a button store owned by an old Jewish widow, Rozalie. Since the post comes with a salary and standing in the town's corrupt hierarchy, Tono wrestles with greed and guilt as he and Rozalie gradually befriend each other. When the authorities order all Jews in town to be rounded up, Tono faces a moral dilemma unlike any he's known before.
About The Shop on Main Street
The Shop on Main Street (1965) is a Drama, War film that follows in a small town in Nazi-occupied Slovakia during World War II, decent but timid carpenter Tono is named "Aryan comptroller" of a button store owned by an old Jewish widow, Rozalie. Since the post comes with a salary and standing in the town's corrupt hierarchy, Tono wrestles with greed and guilt as he and Rozalie gradually befriend each other. When the authorities order all Jews in town to be rounded up, Tono faces a moral dilemma unlike any he's known before. Currently, you can watch The Shop on Main Street on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 227 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
