Mammals (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1962, Mammals is a comedy film directed by Roman Polanski, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. "Waiting for Godot" on ice and snow, without words. Against a barren winter landscape, a figure approaches: it's a man, pulling a small sleigh on which another man sits, plucking a dead bird. They stop to trade places; the one now on the sleigh takes out his knitting. Accidents, misunderstandings, disagreements, and an outright fight await our absurd protagonists as their trip to nowhere continues, first with one pulling, then the other. What if they were to lose the sleigh? What rules of civilization and partnership would guide them then?
Who’s in it. Mammals stars Henryk Kluba, Michał Żołnierkiewicz and Voytek Frykowski.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Mammals has proved divisive with 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 Mammals page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mammals tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mammals (1962)?
- In US, Mammals is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mammals worth watching?
- Mammals holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mammals?
- Mammals stars Henryk Kluba, Michał Żołnierkiewicz and Voytek Frykowski.
- When was Mammals released?
- Mammals was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.