Best Polish family movies

Upside Down (1983)

With the Nazi occupation of Poland, several children in a village there become very unhappy and then get in deep trouble for a drawing of the Nazi Führer hanged from a tree.

Łowca. Ostatnie starcie (1994)

A young boy finds out that the video game his father had just bought him takes place not only on the computer screen, but also in real life, as two evil men kidnap his father he must win the game to get him back.

Before Twilight (2009)

The film is about a group of old retired theatre actors in a retirement home for actors who aim to regroup and stage Goethe's Faust.

Synthesis (1984)

In 2059 scientists manage to revive two people after 80 years of suspended animation - a boy Marek Torlewski and a dictator Muanty, who quickly becomes a serious threat to humanity. Synteza is an adaptation of a novel by Maciej Wojtyszko.

Smacznego, telewizorku (1992)

The End of the Holiday (1975)

A coming of age story about fourteen years old Yurek, his adventures during the vacations and his first love.

My Pretty Pony (2017)

An elderly man, nearing death, gives his young grandson an unusual gift and tells him about the transient nature of time.

Mister Blot's Academy (1984)

Thanks to the powers of magic, Adaś Niezgódka is transported to the fairy tale land of Mr. Blot – the protagonist of Jan Brzechwa’s classic book. Mr. Blot is a teacher and a magician in one. His lessons cannot be boring. Especially when bIotology is the subject. Adaś learns about the miracles of the enchanted land, but also gets to know its dark secrets.

The Ring and the Rose (1987)

The Secret of Marabou's Code (1980)

Kajetan, a dog and famous detective, and his assistant, Cat Makawity, try to solve the mystery of the director's disappearance and the problems of other creatures from the neighbourhood. Only the Secret of Marabou’s Code can stop Chameleon, a dangerous criminal.

Nightingales of Poznań (1966)

A twelve-year-old choir boy is going through a crisis caused by problems in his parents' marriage.

Godzina pąsowej róży (1963)

A girl finds herself transported to 1880's Warsaw.

Travels of Mr. Blot (1986)

The second part of adventures of Mr. Blot and the students of his magic school.

Mr. Blot in Space (1988)

It's Christmas, and children at an orphanage in Maliszewo receive a computer that was given to them by another orphan who used to live there many years ago. During the night, the computer awakes itself and tells the children a story that will happen in 25 years...

Bliskie spotkania z wesołym diabłem (1989)

A little devil appears in a small town, seemingly terrorising its inhabitants, but actually turns out to be a friendly creature when it helps a disabled boy.

The Young Magician (1987)

A 12-year boy feels left out by his classmates because he has no interest in athletics. He finally discovers his calling when his parents take him to a magic show. Picked by the magician to be his helper during a trick he is drawn into the world of magic and wants to learn more. He becomes proficient in tricks and also discovers his telekinetic powers. Unfortunately that further alienates him from his peers and his parents are afraid of his powers. Things change when a national emergency arises and the government asks him to help. After success he becomes a hero and is accepted by all. Written by Polish Cinema Database.

The Republic of Children (2021)

In the winter of 1903, a group of characters painted by the master escapes from Jacek Malczewski's paintings.

Odwrócona góra albo film pod strasznym tytułem (2000)

Liceum czarnej magii (2000)

Michał Diablik, who is caught by the police, finds himself in a mysterious orphanage where reality mixes with fantasy. The boy cannot adapt to the rules imposed by the director. The boy's dreams of freedom and a colorful life are symbolized by the Black Magic High School.

Colourful Circles (1972)

Polish short featuring two young boys exploring a colourful world

Warszawska syrena (1956)

Detective Bruno (2022)

For his birthday, eight-year-old Oskar receives a clue about a mysterious treasure hunt left to him by his deceased parents. He immediately hires the best detective he knows: The star of the popular TV series "Detective Bruno". Together, the two embark on a turbulent paper chase and discover far more than just the next clue. A heart-warming family adventure to guess along with!

Irene, Go Home! (1955)

A factory foreman discovers (to his discontent) that his housewife secretly takes driving lessons in order to get a job and send their son to kindergarten.

Butterflies (1973)

Twelve year-old Edek falls under the spell of a girl named Monika while vacationing at his aunt's house. Getting increasingly infatuated with her, Edek does not know that Monika is not all she seems to be.

Zielone kasztany (1986)

Avatar: The Exchange of Souls (1964)

Count Olgierd Łabiński lives with his beloved wife in Paris in a beautiful palace. The Countess recalls her stay in Florence and her insistent admirer Octavius ​​de Saville. Soon, Octavius, arrives in Paris and calls for the famous Dr. Cherbonneau, suspected of being a charlatan. Citing the teachings of the East, Cherbonneau offers the patient an "avatar", a reincarnation of the soul, which takes a different body...

Argument About Basia (1959)

Through various misunderstandings young Basia gets into the custody of several people after her mother's death.

Skutki noszenia kapelusza w maju (1995)

Koziołek Matołek (1960)

"Goats are shoed in Pacanów ..." - this is how one of the most popular series of Polish bedtime stories begins, the protagonist of which is the nice little goat Matołek who travels the world in search of adventures. Together with him, we travel through deserts, seas and islands, visit the Wild West and Polish cities, meet new friends. Fables saturated with warm and cheerful humor - without rape and violence, original style and famous, unforgettable rhymes by Kornel Makuszyński are the greatest advantages of a fairy tale.

Królestwo Zielonej Polany (1994)