The Spiral (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1978, The Spiral is a drama film directed by Krzysztof Zanussi, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. In what appears to be an inexplicable incident, a man drives up to a resort hotel in midwinter, throws away his car keys, enters, and proceeds to agitate everyone he meets with his urgency -- a message he is somehow unable to communicate. Then he leaves, disappearing in the snow. Later, the people he appeared to have upset have gathered to search for him and find him frostbitten, but alive. Visiting him at the sanatorium to which he has been taken, they gradually discover what was really happening.
Who’s in it. The Spiral stars Maja Komorowska as Teresa, Jan Nowicki as Tomasz, Zofia Kucówna as Maria and Aleksander Bardini as Doctor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Spiral has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Spiral page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spiral tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spiral (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Spiral change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Spiral worth watching?
- The Spiral holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Spiral?
- The Spiral stars Maja Komorowska, Jan Nowicki, Zofia Kucówna, Aleksander Bardini and Jan Świderski.