Short Working Day (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1981, Short Working Day is a notable film directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski.
What it’s about. Kieślowski’s study of a political strike, controversially told from the viewpoint of a Communist functionary trying to keep order.
Who’s in it. Short Working Day stars Wacław Ulewicz as Erster Sekretär PZPR, Paweł Nowisz as Chauffeur des Ersten Sekretärs, Tadeusz Bartosik as członek egzekutywy KW w Radomiu and Tadeusz Bartosik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Short Working Day 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 Short Working Day page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Short Working Day (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Short Working Day change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Short Working Day worth watching?
- Short Working Day holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Short Working Day?
- Short Working Day stars Wacław Ulewicz, Paweł Nowisz, Tadeusz Bartosik, Tadeusz Bartosik and Zbigniew Bielski.
- When was Short Working Day released?
- Short Working Day was released in 1981.