The Faithful River (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 1987, The Faithful River is a drama, romance and history film directed by Tadeusz Chmielewski, running about 137 minutes.
What it’s about. Set during the insurgency of 1863, the story focuses on a tragic romance between a poor gentlewoman and a rebel noble. After a bloody battle a unit of insurgents have been wiped out and only one survived, but badly wounded. He eventually finds shelter and care from a landsteward's daughter, hiding in a burned-out manor with an old servant.
Who’s in it. The Faithful River stars Małgorzata Pieczyńska, Olgierd Łukaszewicz, Franciszek Pieczka and Jan Jurewicz as Kruk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, The Faithful River has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Faithful River page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Faithful River tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Faithful River (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Faithful River change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Faithful River worth watching?
- The Faithful River holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Faithful River?
- The Faithful River stars Małgorzata Pieczyńska, Olgierd Łukaszewicz, Franciszek Pieczka, Jan Jurewicz and Tomasz Zaliwski.
- When was The Faithful River released?
- The Faithful River was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.