Factory (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1971, Factory is a documentary film directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary revolving around the Polish situation on an industrial level at the tail-end of the 1960s: it alternates between stark images at a metallurgic foundry and a board-room meeting among the various executives involved in its management.
Who’s in it. Factory stars Morgan Freeman as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Factory 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 Factory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Factory tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Factory (1971)?
- In US, Factory is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Factory worth watching?
- Factory holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Factory?
- Factory stars Morgan Freeman.
- When was Factory released?
- Factory was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.