The Great Give-Away (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1993, The Great Give-Away is an action, comedy, drama and crime film directed by Jan Łomnicki, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Partly thriller, partly dark comedy, the tagline of this film announce that any resemblance to real-life characters and situations were completely intentional. This had the audience guessing who the main characters were supposed to represent: those biznismeni and post-socialist yuppies who after 1989 teamed up with their former enemies to exploit Poland ruthlessly.
Who’s in it. The Great Give-Away stars Jan Englert as Jarek Bronko vel Branicki, Krzysztof Wakuliński as Ryszard, pułkownik SB, Marzena Trybała as pani Hanka, kelnerka and Ewa Gawryluk as Iruśka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Great Give-Away 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 Great Give-Away page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Give-Away tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Give-Away (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Give-Away change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Give-Away worth watching?
- The Great Give-Away holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Give-Away?
- The Great Give-Away stars Jan Englert, Krzysztof Wakuliński, Marzena Trybała, Ewa Gawryluk and Mariusz Benoit.
- When was The Great Give-Away released?
- The Great Give-Away was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.