The Musicians (2021): cast, story & where to watch

2021 · Film · ★ 5.2

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Released in 2021, The Musicians is a drama, war, tv movie and history film directed by Anna Kazejak, running about 82 minutes.

What it’s about. Roman Cudakowski, for his friends Cudak, plays in a band at weddings and city parties. During the occupation, the musician did not do well. Entrances to the premises for Germans are an opportunity to earn money. However, they cannot imagine themselves orchestras without a violinist. Cudak takes the gifted Szymon Akerman out of the ghetto to concerts, with whom he did not agree before the war. In the new reality, they both need each other: Cudak can earn money by playing with Akerman, has a chance to survive. One day, Roman decides to permanently take the violinist and his family from the ghetto and hide them, risking his life, in his home.

Who’s in it. The Musicians stars Kazik Mazur as Romek "Cudak" Cudakowski, Andrzej Kłak as Szymek Akerman, Diana Zamojska as Basia and Natalia Skrzypek as Łucja, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Musicians 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 Musicians page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Musicians (2021)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Musicians change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Musicians worth watching?
The Musicians holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Musicians?
The Musicians stars Kazik Mazur, Andrzej Kłak, Diana Zamojska, Natalia Skrzypek and Katarzyna Dominiak.
When was The Musicians released?
The Musicians was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.