Where can I watch Young Chopin (1952)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Young Chopin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Young Chopin worth watching?

Young Chopin holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Young Chopin?

Young Chopin stars Czesław Wołłejko, Zbigniew Łobodziński, Józef Nieweglowski, Jerzy Duszyński and Jerzy Pietraszkiewicz.

When was Young Chopin released?

Young Chopin was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.

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Young Chopin (1952): cast, story & where to watch

1952 · Film · ★ 5.7

Released in 1952, Young Chopin is a drama and history film directed by Aleksander Ford, running about 98 minutes.

What it’s about. As directed by Aleksander Ford in 1952, this Polish-language period drama chronicles the life, times and accomplishments of revered Warsaw-born Romantic composer Frederic Chopin, here played by Czeslaw Wollejko (Danton). The feature focuses exclusively on the youth of Chopin (who died at age 39), spanning his 15th year (c. 1825) through his 21st year (c. 1831); it also depicts Chopin as both prodigiously gifted and one filled with a tremendous spirit of Polish nationalism. Ford concludes with the onset of the illness that eventually killed Ford, set against the backdrop of the famous November Uprising in 1830.

Who’s in it. Young Chopin stars Czesław Wołłejko as Fryderyk Chopin, Zbigniew Łobodziński as Seweryn Goszczynski, Józef Nieweglowski as Dominik Magnuszewski and Jerzy Duszyński as Stefan Witwicki, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Young Chopin 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 Young Chopin page.

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

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Where can I watch Young Chopin (1952)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Young Chopin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Young Chopin worth watching?: Young Chopin holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Young Chopin?: Young Chopin stars Czesław Wołłejko, Zbigniew Łobodziński, Józef Nieweglowski, Jerzy Duszyński and Jerzy Pietraszkiewicz.
When was Young Chopin released?: Young Chopin was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.