Nightmares (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1979, Nightmares is a drama film directed by Wojciech Marczewski, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Set before the first World War in part of Poland under Austrian occupation, the story of a young boy in primary school who later grows up to become a rebellious, poetic-minded teen in the same school when the national movement toward liberation is under way. The story of a country where church and state work together to suppress the human spirit.
Who’s in it. Nightmares stars Piotr Łysak as Mikolaj Srebrny, Tomasz Hudziec as Mikolaj young, Teresa Marczewska as Matka and Jan Nowicki as Chwostek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Nightmares 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 Nightmares page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightmares tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightmares (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nightmares change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nightmares worth watching?
- Nightmares holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nightmares?
- Nightmares stars Piotr Łysak, Tomasz Hudziec, Teresa Marczewska, Jan Nowicki and Michał Pawlicki.