A Short Film About Killing (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1988, A Short Film About Killing is a drama and crime film directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Jacek climbs into the taxi driven by Waldemar, tells him to drive to a remote location, then brutally strangles him, seemingly without motive.
Who’s in it. A Short Film About Killing stars Mirosław Baka as Jacek Łazar, Krzysztof Globisz as Piotr Balicki, Jan Tesarz as Waldemar Rekowski and Zbigniew Zapasiewicz as Przewodniczacy Komisji, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, A Short Film About Killing 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 A Short Film About Killing page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Short Film About Killing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Short Film About Killing (1988)?
- In US, A Short Film About Killing is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Short Film About Killing worth watching?
- A Short Film About Killing holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Short Film About Killing?
- A Short Film About Killing stars Mirosław Baka, Krzysztof Globisz, Jan Tesarz, Zbigniew Zapasiewicz and Barbara Dziekan.
- When was A Short Film About Killing released?
- A Short Film About Killing was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.