The Last Ferry (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1989, The Last Ferry is a drama film directed by Waldemar Krzystek, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. One of the passengers on a ship carrying Poles on a cruise in December 1981 is a dissident high school teacher sent abroad by Solidarity. He is under surveillance of the secret police, anxious to get their hands on the info that he is carrying. When the ship is in the middle of the Baltic sea, martial law is declared and the ship is militarized. The captain announces he will turn and return the home port. Many anguished passengers put the life vests on and jump into the sea, where they are picked up by two German ships. The teacher, however, decides to return to Poland and continue the struggle for freedom.
Who’s in it. The Last Ferry stars Agnieszka Kowalska as Ewa, Ewa Wencel as Kasia Trelkowska, była uczennica Marka, Artur Barciś as Rysiek, mąż Ewy and Aleksander Bednarz as Stefan, pierwszy oficer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Last Ferry 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 Last Ferry page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Ferry tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Ferry (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Ferry change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Last Ferry worth watching?
- The Last Ferry 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 Last Ferry?
- The Last Ferry stars Agnieszka Kowalska, Ewa Wencel, Artur Barciś, Aleksander Bednarz and Mirosław Konarowski.
- When was The Last Ferry released?
- The Last Ferry was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.