A Time for Witches (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1994, A Time for Witches is a drama film directed by Piotr Łazarkiewicz, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Twenty years old prostitute and drug addict, Jola, by chance meets Andrzej, a "railway station gay". They try to stay together, in spite of numerous diffculties. They both are carriers of the HIV virus. At the end of their travels they find themselves in the Red Palace - formerly the recreation centre for Party dignitaries, now a home for AIDS sufferers - which is run by father Jan. In the nearby small town aggression begins to grow again the unwanted guests; the house have been promised to the local people for housing purposes... The lives and fates of Jola, Andrzej, and father Jan become increasingly intertwined with one another...
Who’s in it. A Time for Witches stars Jolanta Fraszyńska as Jola Markowska, Andrzej Mastalerz as Andrzej, Bogusław Linda as ksiądz Jan and Henryk Bista as Józef Małocha, mieszkaniec miasteczka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, A Time for Witches has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Time for Witches page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Time for Witches tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Time for Witches (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Time for Witches change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Time for Witches worth watching?
- A Time for Witches holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Time for Witches?
- A Time for Witches stars Jolanta Fraszyńska, Andrzej Mastalerz, Bogusław Linda, Henryk Bista and Maria Ciunelis.
- When was A Time for Witches released?
- A Time for Witches was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.