Copernicus (1973): cast, story & where to watch

1973 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1973, Copernicus is a drama and history film directed by Ewa Petelska, running about 128 minutes.

What it’s about. Poland's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1973

Who’s in it. Copernicus stars Andrzej Kopiczyński as Mikołaj Kopernik, Barbara Wrzesińska as Anna Schilling, kuzynka i gospodyni Kopernika, Czesław Wołłejko as Łukasz Watzenrode, biskup warmiński, wuj Kopernika and Andrzej Antkowiak as Andrzej Kopernik, brat Mikołaja, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Copernicus has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Copernicus page.

If you liked it. Fans of Copernicus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Copernicus (1973)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Copernicus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Copernicus worth watching?
Copernicus holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Copernicus?
Copernicus stars Andrzej Kopiczyński, Barbara Wrzesińska, Czesław Wołłejko, Andrzej Antkowiak and Klaus-Peter Thiele.
When was Copernicus released?
Copernicus was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.