The Calm (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1980, The Calm is a drama and tv movie film directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man in his twenties leaves prison after a three-year sentence. He wants to start a new life in a place where he is not known and dreams only of a job, a wife and a family. He succeeds partially in fulfilling these dreams, but then runs into a conflict on a construction job between the corrupt boss and fellow workers secretly planning a strike. He becomes a pawn in one camp while remaining true to his ideals in the other. Filmed in 1976 and shelved for five years.
Who’s in it. The Calm stars Jerzy Stuhr as Antek Gralak, Izabela Olszewska, Jerzy Trela and Danuta Ruksza as Bożena, żona Gralaka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Calm 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 Calm page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Calm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Calm (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Calm change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Calm worth watching?
- The Calm holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Calm?
- The Calm stars Jerzy Stuhr, Izabela Olszewska, Jerzy Trela, Danuta Ruksza and Michal Sulkiewicz.
- When was The Calm released?
- The Calm was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.