Birth Certificate (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1961, Birth Certificate is a fantasy, drama, war and romance film directed by Stanisław Różewicz, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Three separate stories depicting the tense everyday life during occupation, as seen through the eyes of children. In “On the Road,” the two main protagonists are lost in the September’s strife: a young boy, and a soldier transporting the valueless documents of his broken unit. In “Letter from the Concentration Camp” the story’s protagonists are young boys who help their mother during the hardships of the occupation. Their treasure is an officer uniform belonging their father who is being held in a prisoner of war camp. In “Blood Drop,” the Germans find a set of typical Aryan characteristics in this story’s protagonist – a Jewish girl, hiding in an orphanage.
Who’s in it. Birth Certificate stars Henryk Hryniewicz as Janek, Beata Barszczewska as Mirka, Andrzej Banaszewski as Heniek and Edward Mincer as Zbyszek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Birth Certificate has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Birth Certificate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Birth Certificate tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Birth Certificate (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Birth Certificate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Birth Certificate worth watching?
- Birth Certificate holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Birth Certificate?
- Birth Certificate stars Henryk Hryniewicz, Beata Barszczewska, Andrzej Banaszewski, Edward Mincer and Wojciech Siemion.
- When was Birth Certificate released?
- Birth Certificate was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.