Movie

Knife in the Water

“Acclaimed by all! Roman Polanski's tense, ironic Drama!”

★ 7.3(481)19621h 34m

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Good to know

Director: Roman Polanski
Release date: 1962-03-09
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: Polish
Status: Released
Country: Poland
Studio: Zespół Filmowy "Kamera"

About Knife in the Water

Knife in the Water is a 1962 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Roman Polanski, starring Leon Niemczyk, Jolanta Umecka and Zygmunt Malanowicz. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 481 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Knife in the Water in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Leon Niemczyk

Andrzej

Jolanta Umecka

Krystyna

Zygmunt Malanowicz

Young Man

Roman Polanski

Young Man (voice)

Anna Ciepielewska

Krystyna (voice)

Themes & keywords

sailing tripsailingknifehitchhikermoral panicsail boatman gets between a couple

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Knife in the Water in Austria?+

Knife in the Water is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Austria. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Knife in the Water on Netflix?+

Knife in the Water is not on Netflix in Austria right now.

How long is Knife in the Water?+

Knife in the Water has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Knife in the Water?+

Knife in the Water stars Leon Niemczyk, Jolanta Umecka, Zygmunt Malanowicz, Roman Polanski and Anna Ciepielewska.

When did Knife in the Water come out?+

Knife in the Water is a 1962 movie directed by Roman Polanski.

What genre is Knife in the Water?+

Knife in the Water is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Knife in the Water?+

Knife in the Water was directed by Roman Polanski.