Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1991, Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe is a drama film directed by Krzysztof Zanussi, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of catholic saint Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941), who volunteered to die in place of a stranger in the Nazi concentration camp of Auschwitz.
Who’s in it. Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe stars Christoph Waltz as Jan Tytz, Edward Żentara as ojciec Maksymilian Kolbe, Artur Barciś as brat Anzelm and Tadeusz Bradecki as zakonnik w klasztorze w Alwerni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe (1991)?
- In AU, Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe is available to stream on MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe worth watching?
- Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe?
- Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe stars Christoph Waltz, Edward Żentara, Artur Barciś, Tadeusz Bradecki and Gustaw Lutkiewicz.
- When was Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe released?
- Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.