Katyn (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2007, Katyn is a drama, war and history film directed by Andrzej Wajda, running about 122 minutes. “The untold story of the crime Stalin could not hide” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On September 1st, 1939, Nazi Germany invades Poland, unleashing World War II. On September 17th, the Soviet Red Army crosses the border. The Polish army, unable to fight on two fronts, is defeated. Thousands of Polish men, both military and government officials, are captured by the invaders. Their fate will only be known several years later.
Who’s in it. Katyn stars Andrzej Chyra as Jerzy, Maja Ostaszewska as Anna, Artur Żmijewski as Andrzej and Danuta Stenka as General's Wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Katyn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Katyn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Katyn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Katyn (2007)?
- In US, Katyn is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Katyn worth watching?
- Katyn holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Katyn?
- Katyn stars Andrzej Chyra, Maja Ostaszewska, Artur Żmijewski, Danuta Stenka and Jan Englert.
- When was Katyn released?
- Katyn was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.