The Promised Land (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1975, The Promised Land is a drama film directed by Andrzej Wajda, running about 170 minutes.
What it’s about. The Polish film based on the book of the same name by Wladyslaw Reymont. Taking place in the nineteenth century town of Łódź, Poland, three friends want to make a lot of money by building and investing in a textile factory. An exceptional portrait of rapid industrial expansion shown through the eyes of one Polish town.
Who’s in it. The Promised Land stars Daniel Olbrychski as Karol Borowiecki, Wojciech Pszoniak as Moryc Welt, Andrzej Seweryn as Maks Baum and Kalina Jędrusik as Lucy Zuckerowa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Promised Land has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Promised Land page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Promised Land tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Promised Land (1975)?
- In US, The Promised Land is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Promised Land worth watching?
- The Promised Land holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Promised Land?
- The Promised Land stars Daniel Olbrychski, Wojciech Pszoniak, Andrzej Seweryn, Kalina Jędrusik and Anna Nehrebecka.
- When was The Promised Land released?
- The Promised Land was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 170 minutes.