Where can I stream the movie Knife in the Water (1962)?

Knife in the Water is streaming on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States.

Can I watch Knife in the Water for free?

Yes. Knife in the Water is available free on Kanopy in the United States.

Is Knife in the Water on The Criterion Channel?

Yes. You can watch Knife in the Water on The Criterion Channel in the United States.

Is Knife in the Water on HBO Max?

Yes. You can watch Knife in the Water on HBO Max in the United States.

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Where to watch Knife in the Water

1962Not Rated1h 34m

You can watch the movie Knife in the Water on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States. It is also free on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.

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What it's about

Well off Andrzej and Krystyna's marriage is at a stage where familiarity breeds contempt, that contempt which is outwardly shown only behind closed doors and only when an incident of some sort sets off one or the other. While driving through the countryside on a Sunday on their way to the lake to embark on an overnight sailing excursion, they almost run over a young male hitchhiker. Despite the antagonism between Andrzej and the hitchhiker, Andrzej offers him a ride as far as the marina. By the time they reach the lake, their antagonism has dissipated enough that Andrzej asks if he would like to join them on their sailing trip. The hitchhiker accepts despite knowing nothing about sailing. As the sailing trip progresses, the antagonism between the two men begins to increase again, fueled on both sides as each strives to be the alpha male. Andrzej needs to show his superiority, while the hitchhiker needs to show that his young age and inexperience, not only with sailing but with life in general, do not make him any less of a man in comparison. Later incidents demonstrate that their relationship may have been different if Krystyna was not in the picture. The hitchhiker's pocket knife, seemingly his most prized possession on his person, becomes a symbol of that power struggle between the two men. If the three emerge from their sailing trip alive, they may be forever changed by their encounter.

Cast and crew

Director: Roman Polanski
Writer: Jakub Goldberg, Roman Polanski, Jerzy Skolimowski
Starring: Leon Niemczyk, Jolanta Umecka, Zygmunt Malanowicz

Details

Released: 1963-10-28
Language: Polish
Country: Poland
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 2 nominations total

Where to watch Knife in the Water — common questions

Where to watch Knife in the Water?: You can watch the movie Knife in the Water on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States. It is also free on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.
Where can I watch Knife in the Water?: You can watch the movie Knife in the Water on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States. It is also free on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.
Where can I stream the movie Knife in the Water (1962)?: Knife in the Water is streaming on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States.
Can I watch Knife in the Water for free?: Yes. Knife in the Water is available free on Kanopy in the United States.
Is Knife in the Water on The Criterion Channel?: Yes. You can watch Knife in the Water on The Criterion Channel in the United States.
Is Knife in the Water on HBO Max?: Yes. You can watch Knife in the Water on HBO Max in the United States.