A Generation (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1955, A Generation is a drama and war film directed by Andrzej Wajda, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Stach is a wayward teen living in squalor on the outskirts of Nazi-occupied Warsaw. Guided by an avuncular Communist organizer, he is introduced to the underground resistance—and to the beautiful Dorota. Soon he is engaged in dangerous efforts to fight oppression and indignity, maturing as he assumes responsibility for others’ lives. A coming-of-age story of survival and shattering loss, A Generation delivers a brutal portrait of the human cost of war.
Who’s in it. A Generation stars Tadeusz Łomnicki as Stanisław Mazur "Bartek", Urszula Modrzyńska as Ewa "Dorota", Tadeusz Janczar as Jasio Krone and Janusz Paluszkiewicz as Sekuła, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, A Generation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Generation page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Generation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Generation (1955)?
- In US, A Generation is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Generation worth watching?
- A Generation holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Generation?
- A Generation stars Tadeusz Łomnicki, Urszula Modrzyńska, Tadeusz Janczar, Janusz Paluszkiewicz and Ryszard Kotys.
- When was A Generation released?
- A Generation was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.