The Debt (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1999, The Debt is a drama and crime film directed by Krzysztof Krauze, running about 106 minutes. “Mixing friends and business is a deadly combination” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on true events, the movie tells the story of two men who want to start a scooter business but don't have the required collateral for a bank loan. Then one of them runs into a former flat neighbour who offers to lend them the money. The guy turns out to be a thug and starts to extort them. Their life goes downhill from there.
Who’s in it. The Debt stars Robert Gonera as Adam Borecki, Jacek Borcuch as Stefan Kowalczyk, Andrzej Chyra as Gerard Nowak and Cezary Kosiński as Tadeusz Frei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Debt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Debt page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Debt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Debt (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Debt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Debt worth watching?
- The Debt holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Debt?
- The Debt stars Robert Gonera, Jacek Borcuch, Andrzej Chyra, Cezary Kosiński and Joanna Szurmiej.
- When was The Debt released?
- The Debt was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.