The Big Race (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1981, The Big Race is a drama film directed by Jerzy Domaradzki, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in 1952, the story follows events around the "Peace Run", a propaganda 3-day marathon for peace. The winner is to be presented with a new motorcycle by the country's president. Chief organizer is a ruthless manipulator who will stop at nothing to make sure that the right man wins. There are two runners, Budny and Stolar, who are participating in the race for different reasons.
Who’s in it. The Big Race stars Tadeusz Bradecki as Stefan Budny, Jarosław Kopaczewski as Radek Stolar, Leon Niemczyk as przewodniczący and Krzysztof Pieczyński as Wrzesień, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Big Race 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 Big Race page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Race tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Race (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Big Race change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Big Race worth watching?
- The Big Race holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Race?
- The Big Race stars Tadeusz Bradecki, Jarosław Kopaczewski, Leon Niemczyk, Krzysztof Pieczyński and Tadeusz Chudecki.
- When was The Big Race released?
- The Big Race was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.