The Codes (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1966, The Codes is a drama, war and mystery film directed by Wojciech Has, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. A father searches for his son, who has been missing since WW II, in post-war Poland. In his quest for the truth about his son, the father is forced to contemplate the elusive and coded nature of truth itself.
Who’s in it. The Codes stars Jan Kreczmar as Tadeusz, Zbigniew Cybulski as Maciek, syn Tadeusza, Ignacy Gogolewski as doktor Zygmunt Gross and Irena Horecka as Helena Kunicka, kuzynka Tadeusza mieszkająca w Paryżu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Codes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Codes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Codes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Codes (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Codes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Codes worth watching?
- The Codes holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Codes?
- The Codes stars Jan Kreczmar, Zbigniew Cybulski, Ignacy Gogolewski, Irena Horecka and Janusz Kłosiński.
- When was The Codes released?
- The Codes was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.