The Cruise

1970·Movie
1h 5min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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The Cruise fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Nostalgia5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Plenty of satire and absurdist humor

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Situational Comedy7

World

Society, class and money, and politics

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

A stowaway sneaks aboard a ship departing on a cruise down the Vistula River. The captain takes him for a Communist Party cultural coordinator and the intruder gladly adapts to his new role, immediately setting to work at manipulating the passengers and crew into silly and vaguely humiliating games. Before long, Tym has got everyone under his thumb and created his own comedic dictatorship.
Satirical ComedyAbsurdist HumorPolitical CommentarySocial SatireCult FilmCentral European CinemaEccentric CharactersImprovisational Style

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Cruise

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Cruise legally?

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Is The Cruise worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Cruise?

1 h 5 min

The Cruise runs 1 h 5 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Cruise?

Critics86
Audiences82

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 82 out of 100, so both groups see The Cruise much the same way.

What language is The Cruise in?

Polish

It was made in Polish. Produced in Poland.

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