Hel (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2016, Hel is a thriller film directed by Katarzyna Priwieziencew, running about 81 minutes. “The truth is very simple.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jack, an unappreciated American writer in his sixties, comes to the off-season peninsula of Hel in the north of Poland and isolates himself to write a script. He meets Kail, a local who earns money by making lie-detector tests. Jack doesn't find any inspiration until some tourists mysteriously disappear - one of them found dead with his tongue cut off. Kail, persuaded by his friend Mila that Jack is the murderer, begins an investigation. The truth turns out to be more twisted when he discovers that Jack is writing about him.
Who’s in it. Hel stars Philip Lenkowsky as Jack, Marcin Kowalczyk as Kail, Malgorzata Krukowska as Mila and Katarzyna Paskuda as Esma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Hel has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hel tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hel (2016)?
- In US, Hel is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hel worth watching?
- Hel holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hel?
- Hel stars Philip Lenkowsky, Marcin Kowalczyk, Malgorzata Krukowska, Katarzyna Paskuda and Andrzej Baranowski.
- When was Hel released?
- Hel was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.