Knife in the Water (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1962, Knife in the Water is a thriller and drama film directed by Roman Polanski, running about 94 minutes. “Acclaimed by all! Roman Polanski's tense, ironic Drama!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On their way to an afternoon on the lake, husband and wife Andrzej and Krystyna nearly run over a young hitchhiker. Inviting the young man onto the boat with them, Andrzej begins to subtly torment him; the hitchhiker responds by making overtures toward Krystyna. When the hitchhiker is accidentally knocked overboard, the husband's panic results in unexpected consequences.
Who’s in it. Knife in the Water stars Leon Niemczyk as Andrzej, Jolanta Umecka as Krystyna, Zygmunt Malanowicz as Young Man and Roman Polanski as Young Man (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Knife in the Water has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Knife in the Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of Knife in the Water tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Knife in the Water (1962)?
- In US, Knife in the Water is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Knife in the Water worth watching?
- Knife in the Water holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Knife in the Water?
- Knife in the Water stars Leon Niemczyk, Jolanta Umecka, Zygmunt Malanowicz, Roman Polanski and Anna Ciepielewska.
- When was Knife in the Water released?
- Knife in the Water was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.