Decalogue I (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1989, Decalogue I is a drama and tv movie film directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski, running about 53 minutes. “I am the Lord thy God; thou shalt have no other God but me.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Krzysztof, a semantics professor and computer hobbyist, is raising his young son, Paweł, to look to science for answers, while Irena, Paweł’s aunt, lives a life rooted in faith. Over the course of one day, both adults are forced to question their belief systems.
Who’s in it. Decalogue I stars Henryk Baranowski as Krzysztof, Wojciech Klata as Paweł, syn Krzysztofa, Maja Komorowska as Irena, siostra Krzysztofa and Artur Barciś as Człowiek siedzący nad lodem, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Decalogue I sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Decalogue I page.
If you liked it. Fans of Decalogue I tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Decalogue I (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Decalogue I change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Decalogue I worth watching?
- Decalogue I holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Decalogue I?
- Decalogue I stars Henryk Baranowski, Wojciech Klata, Maja Komorowska, Artur Barciś and Maria Gładkowska.
- When was Decalogue I released?
- Decalogue I was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.