The Peasants (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1972, The Peasants is a drama film directed by Jan Rybkowski, running about 166 minutes.
What it’s about. In a bucolic Polish hamlet, the tense relationship between a father and son reaches a boiling point when the men lose their hearts to the same woman and vie for her affections. Based on Wladyslaw Reymont's Nobel Prize-winning book and helmed by Jan Rybkowski, this theatrical release (starring Krzystof Chamiec, Wladyslaw Hancza and Emilia Krakowska) was culled from a 13-episode miniseries that aired on Polish television in 1972.
Who’s in it. The Peasants stars Władysław Hańcza as Maciej Boryna, Emilia Krakowska as Jagna, Ignacy Gogolewski as Antek Boryna and Tadeusz Fijewski as Kuba Socha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Peasants has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Peasants page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Peasants tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Peasants (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Peasants change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Peasants worth watching?
- The Peasants holds an audience score of 4.7 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 Peasants?
- The Peasants stars Władysław Hańcza, Emilia Krakowska, Ignacy Gogolewski, Tadeusz Fijewski and Barbara Ludwiżanka.
- When was The Peasants released?
- The Peasants was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 166 minutes.