Thais (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1984, Thais is a drama film directed by Ryszard Ber, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Thais, an Egyptian courtesan, is converted to a life of a penitant by Paphnutius, a holy man. She is taken to a convent in the desert and lives her life in the care of the abbess there. But Paphnutius is changed by the vision of Thais and becomes obsessed with gaining her love and retrieving her from the spiritual world for himself.
Who’s in it. Thais stars Dorota Kwiatkowska as Thais, Jerzy Kryszak as Pafnucy, Piotr Garlicki and Bronisław Pawlik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Thais has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thais page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thais tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thais (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thais change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thais worth watching?
- Thais holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thais?
- Thais stars Dorota Kwiatkowska, Jerzy Kryszak, Piotr Garlicki, Bronisław Pawlik and Mieczysław Voit.
- When was Thais released?
- Thais was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.