Wałesa: Man of Hope
2013, Polish. Directed by Andrzej Wajda.
How was it possible that a single man influenced contemporary world so significantly? This film is an attempt to capture the phenomenon of a common man’s metamorphosis into a charismatic leader — an attempt to see how a Gdansk shipyard electrician fighting for workers’ rights awakened a hidden desire for freedom in millions of people.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Polish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Andrzej WajdaDirector
- Robert WięckiewiczLech Wałęsa
- Agnieszka GrochowskaDanuta Wałęsa
- Maria Rosaria OmaggioOriana Fallaci
- Katarzyna AnkudowiczNeighbor
- Barbara BabilińskaNurse
- Mirosław BakaKlemens Gniech
- Waldemar BarwińskiBogdan Felski
- Iwona BielskaIlona
- Przemysław BluszczCast
- Wojciech BłachMilitiaman
- Tomasz BudytaCast
- Ewa Konstancja BułhakHalina
Details
- Released
- 23 September 2013
- Original title
- Wałęsa. Człowiek z nadziei
- Country
- Poland
- Written by
- Janusz Głowacki
- Box office
- $5.3M
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Wałesa: Man of Hope: quick answers
Is Wałesa: Man of Hope worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 87 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Wałesa: Man of Hope?
Wałesa: Man of Hope runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does Wałesa: Man of Hope have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Wałesa: Man of Hope. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Wałesa: Man of Hope parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Wałesa: Man of Hope on?
Wałesa: Man of Hope isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 September 2013. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Wałesa: Man of Hope?
If you liked Wałesa: Man of Hope, try Legions, The Last Family, Broad Peak.
Who directed Wałesa: Man of Hope?
Wałesa: Man of Hope (2013) was directed by Andrzej Wajda and stars Robert Więckiewicz, Agnieszka Grochowska, Maria Rosaria Omaggio.