The Mill and the Cross (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2011, The Mill and the Cross is a drama and history film directed by Lech Majewski, running about 96 minutes. “Behind every great painting lies an even greater story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. What would it be like to step inside a great work of art, have it come alive around you, and even observe the artist as he sketches the very reality you are experiencing? From Lech Majewski, one of Poland's most acclaimed filmmakers, The Mill and the Cross is a cinematic re-staging of Pieter Bruegel's masterpiece "Procession to Calvary," presented alongside the story of its creation.
Who’s in it. The Mill and the Cross stars Rutger Hauer as Peter Bruegel, Charlotte Rampling as Mary, Michael York as Nicolaes Jonghelinck and Joanna Litwin as Marijken Bruegel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Mill and the Cross has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $342.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mill and the Cross page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mill and the Cross tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mill and the Cross (2011)?
- In US, The Mill and the Cross is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mill and the Cross worth watching?
- The Mill and the Cross holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mill and the Cross?
- The Mill and the Cross stars Rutger Hauer, Charlotte Rampling, Michael York, Joanna Litwin and Dorota Lis.
- When was The Mill and the Cross released?
- The Mill and the Cross was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.