The Birch Wood (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1970, The Birch Wood is a drama film directed by Andrzej Wajda, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Takes place in a prewar Poland. A tubercular young man comes to stay with his brother on a farm. He is in love with life and constantly plays 1930's music on a piano. He gets involved with his brother's problems and also becomes the lover of a simpleminded farm girl. The brother's dead wife may have had an affair with the hired man who is to marry the farm girl. His daughter will not confirm his suspicions. But the brother's death leads to his acceptance of the past, forgiving his wife's memory and making up with his little daughter.
Who’s in it. The Birch Wood stars Daniel Olbrychski as Bolesław, Olgierd Łukaszewicz as Stanisław, Emilia Krakowska as Malina and Marek Perepeczko as MIchał, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Birch Wood 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 Birch Wood page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Birch Wood tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Birch Wood (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Birch Wood change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Birch Wood worth watching?
- The Birch Wood holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Birch Wood?
- The Birch Wood stars Daniel Olbrychski, Olgierd Łukaszewicz, Emilia Krakowska, Marek Perepeczko and Danuta Wodyńska.
- When was The Birch Wood released?
- The Birch Wood was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.