Polish Wedding (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.1

Released in 1998, Polish Wedding is a comedy and drama film directed by Theresa Connelly, running about 105 minutes. “Sometimes the further you stray, the closer you are to home.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film centers on a big Polish family. Jadzia is the mother and the ruler of the Pzoniak family (she has five children). Though she's happily married to Bolek, she is also having a long-time affair with Roman. Her young daughter Hala is having an affair with neighbour cop Russell and becomes pregnant by him. Russell is pressed hard to marry Hala.
Who’s in it. Polish Wedding stars Claire Danes as Hala, Lena Olin as Jadzia, Gabriel Byrne as Bolek and Mili Avital as Sofie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Polish Wedding has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Polish Wedding page.
If you liked it. Fans of Polish Wedding tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Polish Wedding (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Polish Wedding change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Polish Wedding worth watching?
- Polish Wedding holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Polish Wedding?
- Polish Wedding stars Claire Danes, Lena Olin, Gabriel Byrne, Mili Avital and Daniel Lapaine.
- When was Polish Wedding released?
- Polish Wedding was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.