Knife in the Water
1962, Polish. Directed by Roman Polanski.
Acclaimed by all! Roman Polanski's tense, ironic Drama!
On their way to an afternoon on the lake, husband and wife Andrzej and Krystyna nearly run over a young hitchhiker. Inviting the young man onto the boat with them, Andrzej begins to subtly torment him; the hitchhiker responds by making overtures toward Krystyna. When the hitchhiker is accidentally knocked overboard, the husband's panic results in unexpected consequences.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Polish
- Rated
- NR
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Knife in the Water is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 9 March 1962
- Original title
- Nóż w wodzie
- Country
- Poland
- Written by
- Jakub Goldberg, Jerzy Skolimowski, Roman Polanski
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Knife in the Water: quick answers
Is Knife in the Water worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 493 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Knife in the Water?
Knife in the Water runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Knife in the Water have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Knife in the Water. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Knife in the Water parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Knife in the Water is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Knife in the Water on?
Knife in the Water is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Knife in the Water?
If you liked Knife in the Water, try The River Wild, Cassandra's Dream, On Fire.
Who directed Knife in the Water?
Knife in the Water (1962) was directed by Roman Polanski and stars Leon Niemczyk, Jolanta Umecka, Zygmunt Malanowicz.