Kanal (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1957, Kanal is a drama and war film directed by Andrzej Wajda, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. During the last few days of the Warsaw Uprising following World War II, a modest group of Resistance members remains. The band must take refuge in the sewers under the orders of leader Zadra, but it's only a matter of time before they will have to emerge. However, when they try, they are met only with intense hostility from the Nazis. Despite their attempts stay resolute through immense mental strain, it becomes increasingly apparent that they may be doomed.
Who’s in it. Kanal stars Teresa Iżewska as łączniczka "Stokrotka", Tadeusz Janczar as podchorąży Jacek "Korab", dowódca plutonu, Wieńczysław Gliński as Lieutenant "Zadra" and Tadeusz Gwiazdowski as sierżant "Kula", szef kompanii, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Kanal has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kanal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kanal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kanal (1957)?
- In US, Kanal is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kanal worth watching?
- Kanal holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kanal?
- Kanal stars Teresa Iżewska, Tadeusz Janczar, Wieńczysław Gliński, Tadeusz Gwiazdowski and Stanisław Mikulski.
- When was Kanal released?
- Kanal was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.