The Hourglass Sanatorium
1973, Polish. Directed by Wojciech Has.
Józef visits a dilapidated sanatorium to see his father, undertaking a strange journey through its many rooms, each of which conjures worlds composed of his memories, dreams, and nightmares.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Polish
- Rated
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The Hourglass Sanatorium is streaming on Eternal Family and Klassiki in India.
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Details
- Released
- 11 December 1973
- Original title
- Sanatorium pod Klepsydrą
- Country
- Poland
- Written by
- Wojciech Has
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What The Hourglass Sanatorium is based on
The Hourglass Sanatorium is based on Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass (1937) by Bruno Schulz, published by Bloomsbury Publishing.
1937
Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass
By Bruno Schulz
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing
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The Hourglass Sanatorium: quick answers
Is The Hourglass Sanatorium worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 157 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Hourglass Sanatorium?
The Hourglass Sanatorium runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does The Hourglass Sanatorium have a post-credits scene?
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The Hourglass Sanatorium parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Hourglass Sanatorium on?
The Hourglass Sanatorium is streaming on Eternal Family and Klassiki in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hourglass Sanatorium?
If you liked The Hourglass Sanatorium, try Hour of the Wolf, Malpertuis, Szamanka.
Who directed The Hourglass Sanatorium?
The Hourglass Sanatorium (1973) was directed by Wojciech Has and stars Jan Nowicki, Tadeusz Kondrat, Irena Orska.
What is The Hourglass Sanatorium based on?
The Hourglass Sanatorium is based on Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass (1937) by Bruno Schulz, published by Bloomsbury Publishing.