Goodbye to the Past (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1961, Goodbye to the Past is a drama film directed by Wojciech Has, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. An actress visits her hometown to attend the funeral of her grandfather. She realizes that the places and people from her past differ from her cherished memories.
Who’s in it. Goodbye to the Past stars Lidia Wysocka as Magdalena, Władysław Kowalski as Olek Nowak, Gustaw Holoubek as Oskar Rennert and Irena Netto as Wiktoria Budkowa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Goodbye to the Past 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 Goodbye to the Past page.
If you liked it. Fans of Goodbye to the Past tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Goodbye to the Past (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Goodbye to the Past change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Goodbye to the Past worth watching?
- Goodbye to the Past holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Goodbye to the Past?
- Goodbye to the Past stars Lidia Wysocka, Władysław Kowalski, Gustaw Holoubek, Irena Netto and Adam Pawlikowski.
- When was Goodbye to the Past released?
- Goodbye to the Past was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.