Citizen (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 2014, Citizen is a comedy and drama film directed by Jerzy Stuhr, running about 104 minutes.

What it’s about. An attempt at depicting the life of a generation born and raised in communist Poland; a generation that lived through all the stages of that system and made it to democracy. Throughout his life, the film's protagonist has always tried to be active, but something always got in his way, either through an absurd coincidence, as a result of his own lack of ability, or due to the unpredictable nature of certain events in our recent history.

Who’s in it. Citizen stars Janusz Gajos as w roli samego siebie na planie filmu "Sobieski pod Wiedniem", Maciej Stuhr as Jan Bratek w młodości, Dorota Stalińska as pani poseł and Jerzy Stuhr as Jan Bratek, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Citizen 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 Citizen page.

If you liked it. Fans of Citizen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Citizen (2014)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Citizen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Citizen worth watching?
Citizen holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Citizen?
Citizen stars Janusz Gajos, Maciej Stuhr, Dorota Stalińska, Jerzy Stuhr and Sonia Bohosiewicz.
When was Citizen released?
Citizen was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.