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The Winner (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2011, The Winner is a drama film directed by Wiesław Saniewski, running about 111 minutes.

What it’s about. Oliver (Pawel Szajda) is a talented young pianist of Polish American heritage. After breaking off his European tournée, he is forced to repay the tour organizers 250 thousand Euros. On his journey, he meets the very colorful character of (Janusz Gajos) a retired high school math teacher and a great enthusiast of the horse races. He dreams of returning to America as a somebody, but can only do so after wining a momentous prize. From then on the two friends endeavor to gain success. They discover true friendship. Together they fulfill Franks dream of winning at the horse races, which in turn allows Oliver to buy back his personal freedom. Having recovered from a dramatically ended marriage, the young man is able to open up to a new love.

Who’s in it. The Winner stars Pawel Szajda as Oliver Linovsky, Janusz Gajos as Frank Goretzky, Grażyna Barszczewska as pani Linovsky, matka Olivera and Wojciech Pszoniak as profesor Karloff, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Winner has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Winner page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Winner (2011)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Winner change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Winner worth watching?
The Winner holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Winner?
The Winner stars Pawel Szajda, Janusz Gajos, Grażyna Barszczewska, Wojciech Pszoniak and Marta Żmuda Trzebiatowska.
When was The Winner released?
The Winner was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.