The Wedding (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1973, The Wedding is a drama film directed by Andrzej Wajda, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Set at the turn of the century, the story concerns a Polish poet living in Cracow who has decided to marry a peasant girl. The wedding is attended by a heterogenous group of people from all strata of Polish society, who dance, get drunk and lament Poland's 100-year-long division under Russia, Prussia, and Austria. The bridegroom, a painter friend, and a journalist each in turn is confronted with spectres of Polish past. In the end a call to arms is called but turns out to be a hoax.
Who’s in it. The Wedding stars Marek Walczewski as Host, Izabela Olszewska as Hostess, Ewa Ziętek as Bride and Daniel Olbrychski as Bridegroom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Wedding 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 Wedding page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wedding tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wedding (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wedding change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wedding worth watching?
- The Wedding holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wedding?
- The Wedding stars Marek Walczewski, Izabela Olszewska, Ewa Ziętek, Daniel Olbrychski and Emilia Krakowska.
- When was The Wedding released?
- The Wedding was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.