The Axiliad (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.1

Released in 1986, The Axiliad is a drama film directed by Witold Leszczyński, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. A young, idealistic poet, turns his back on civilization and goes to small, backwood village, rents a bed in the house of an old woman, and decides to make his living as a lumberjack. Soon he realizes that the world around him is far from perfect.
Who’s in it. The Axiliad stars Edward Żentara as Janek Pradera, Ludwik Pak, Daniel Olbrychski and Ludwik Benoit, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Axiliad has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Axiliad page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Axiliad tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Axiliad (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Axiliad change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Axiliad worth watching?
- The Axiliad holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Axiliad?
- The Axiliad stars Edward Żentara, Ludwik Pak, Daniel Olbrychski, Ludwik Benoit and Wiktor Zborowski.
- When was The Axiliad released?
- The Axiliad was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.