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Less of a Stranger

2026Movie2 h 0 minR

DramaMusic
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

A nostalgic, cathartic drama movie about a real life story and history, with standout score.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

As the leader of Polish rock band Lady Pank, Jan Borysewicz shapes a generation with his music, while a string of family tragedies shapes him.

Feels like

  • Biographical Music Drama
  • Polish Rock History
  • Communist Era Nostalgia
  • Rebellion & Freedom
  • Cultural Iconography
  • Gritty Realism
  • Musical Heritage
  • Political Subversion
  • Emotional Resonance

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Kristoffer Rus
Written by
Wiktor Piątkowski, Joanna Kozłowska
Produced by
Kristoffer Rus, Dariusz Goczał, Mikołaj Wit
Music by
Jan Borysewicz

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Facts

September 21, 2026 · 2 h 0 min · R

Released
September 21, 2026
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
Polish
Also spoken
English
Made in
Poland
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Less of a Stranger?"

Questions about Less of a Stranger

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Less of a Stranger?

Netflix

In the United States, Less of a Stranger streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Less of a Stranger worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.1).

Can I half-watch Less of a Stranger?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Less of a Stranger plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Less of a Stranger in English?

PolishEnglish

No, it was made in Polish, with some English.