1962 · movie · NR · 1h 34m
Knife in the Water
Acclaimed by all! Roman Polanski's tense, ironic Drama!
Is Knife in the Water on Netflix?
No. Knife in the Water (1962) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
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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.
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How we got to 69.5
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.3/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 22 | none |
Knife in the Water: common questions
Is Knife in the Water on Netflix?
No. Knife in the Water (1962) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
Where can I watch Knife in the Water?
Knife in the Water (1962) is included with a HBO Max subscription in the US.
Is Knife in the Water worth watching?
It scores 69.5/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Knife in the Water?
Knife in the Water runs 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What is Knife in the Water rated?
Knife in the Water is rated NR in the US.
Who is in Knife in the Water?
Knife in the Water stars Leon Niemczyk, Jolanta Umecka, Zygmunt Malanowicz, Roman Polanski.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.