Piggies (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2009, Piggies is a drama film directed by Robert Gliński, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Tomek is 14 and a good student. He's interested in astronomy and plays football to please his father. The only thing is, he lives in a poor little border town plagued by unemployment, whereas across the river lies Germany with all its relative affluence. Tomek meets Marta at a disco and falls in love with her. He starts to think up ways of earning money in order to keep her interested. He approaches a pimp who seeks out local boys for his German clients. Tomek has no idea of the brutal fate which awaits him.
Who’s in it. Piggies stars Filip Garbacz as Tomek, Bogdan Koca as Tomek's Father, Dorota Wierzbicka-Matarelli as Tomek's Mother and Piotr Jagielski as Antek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Piggies 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 Piggies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Piggies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Piggies (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Piggies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Piggies worth watching?
- Piggies holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Piggies?
- Piggies stars Filip Garbacz, Bogdan Koca, Dorota Wierzbicka-Matarelli, Piotr Jagielski and Janusz Chabior.
- When was Piggies released?
- Piggies was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.