The Mill and the Cross
2011, PL. Directed by Lech Majewski.
Behind every great painting lies an even greater story
What would it be like to step inside a great work of art, have it come alive around you, and even observe the artist as he sketches the very reality you are experiencing? From Lech Majewski, one of Poland's most acclaimed filmmakers, The Mill and the Cross is a cinematic re-staging of Pieter Bruegel's masterpiece "Procession to Calvary," presented alongside the story of its creation.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- PL
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 114 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Mill and the Cross
The Mill and the Cross is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India.
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Details
- Released
- 18 March 2011
- Original title
- Młyn i krzyż
- Country
- Poland, Sweden, Germany
- Written by
- Michael Francis Gibson, Lech Majewski
- Box office
- $1.1M
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What The Mill and the Cross is based on
The Mill and the Cross is based on The Procession to Calvary, a painting by Pieter Brueghel the Elder.
Painting
The Procession to Calvary
By Pieter Brueghel the Elder
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The Mill and the Cross: quick answers
Is The Mill and the Cross worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 114 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Mill and the Cross?
The Mill and the Cross runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Mill and the Cross have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Mill and the Cross. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Mill and the Cross parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Mill and the Cross yet.
Which OTT platform is The Mill and the Cross on?
The Mill and the Cross is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mill and the Cross?
If you liked The Mill and the Cross, try Munich - The Edge of War, Shattered Glass, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan.
Who directed The Mill and the Cross?
The Mill and the Cross (2011) was directed by Lech Majewski and stars Rutger Hauer, Charlotte Rampling, Michael York.
What is The Mill and the Cross based on?
The Mill and the Cross is based on The Procession to Calvary, a painting by Pieter Brueghel the Elder.