The Miracle at the Vistula (1921): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1921, The Miracle at the Vistula is a drama, war and romance film directed by Richard Boleslawski, running about 51 minutes. “Love story set during the Polish-Soviet War.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Eastern Borderlands, 1919. The Bolsheviks, taking part in the Polish-Russian war, appear at the Granowski manor house. It's a story based on the war of 1920, which ended with the Battle of Warsaw going down in history as the "Miracle on the Vistula". The film was commissioned by the Propaganda Department of the Ministry of Military Affairs and has survived only in fragments (just 53 minutes out of the 2-hour-long film).

Who’s in it. The Miracle at the Vistula stars Jadwiga Smosarska, Anna Belina, Władysław Grabowski and Edmund Gasinski, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Miracle at the Vistula 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 Miracle at the Vistula page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Miracle at the Vistula tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.