Official movie poster for Katyn (2007), a drama history film

Katyn(2007)

Katyń

The untold story of the crime Stalin could not hide

6.7(286)2h 2m2007-09-21
DramaHistoryWar

Katyn Synopsis

On September 1st, 1939, Nazi Germany invades Poland, unleashing World War II. On September 17th, the Soviet Red Army crosses the border. The Polish army, unable to fight on two fronts, is defeated. Thousands of Polish men, both military and government officials, are captured by the invaders. Their fate will only be known several years later.

Katyn (2007) is a drama, history and war film directed by Andrzej Wajda, released on September 21, 2007 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Andrzej Chyra, Maja Ostaszewska, Artur Żmijewski and Danuta Stenka. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 286 ratings.

Director:
Andrzej Wajda
Writers:
Władysław Pasikowski, Przemysław Nowakowski, Andrzej Wajda
Producers:
Michał Kwieciński
Cinematographer:
Paweł Edelman
Composer:
Krzysztof Penderecki
Production:
Akson Studio, Telekomunikacja Polska, Telewizja Polska
Budget:
$5,600,000
Revenue:
$14,768,451
Status:
Released

Katyn (2007) Trailer

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Katyn Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 286 ratings.

CinemaSerf

7/10

I'm not sure I've ever seen a war film wherein the Nazis and the Soviets actually tried to hold the other accountable for some of the atrocities in Poland, so this film serves as quite an eye-opener. It's September 1939 and the ordinary Polish citizenry didn't know where to turn. Their cities are being bombed to smithereens and what's left of their armed forces is being easily overwhelmed by their invaders.…

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

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Katyn – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Katyn online?

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Katyn (2007) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Katyn?

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The main cast of Katyn (2007) includes Andrzej Chyra, Maja Ostaszewska, Artur Żmijewski, Danuta Stenka and Jan Englert. The film was directed by Andrzej Wajda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Katyn released?

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Katyn was released on September 21, 2007 and runs for 2h 2m.

Is Katyn worth watching?

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Katyn (2007) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 286 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Katyn?

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Yes. The official Katyn trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.