The Partisan

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The Partisan

Oct 2025

1h 48m

Mystery & Thriller

History

Drama

War

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A Polish spy is betrayed and compromised while working for the British during World War II. Left with no other choice, she descends into a dangerous world of treachery and deception to survive in Warsaw.

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

It would be more or less forgettable but for an intense, seductive lead performance by Morgane Polanski, letting rip with her character’s tortured dark side.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 1, 2025

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

If you’re already familiar with Krystyna’s story, you’re likely to find the film satisfying enough, if a little weak in places; but if you’re not, you’re really going to struggle to keep track.

Rated: 2.5/5

Oct 3, 2025

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Writer-director James Marquand struggles to tell the story in a way that connects with the audience. It doesn't help that the obtuse dialog is delivered in accented and often whispery English.

Rated: 2.5/5

Oct 3, 2025

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Mark Dujsik

Mark Reviews Movies

The story feels haphazardly assembled, and the characters remain ciphers throughout.

Rated: 1.5/4

Oct 3, 2025

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John Kirk

Original Cin

The exploits of this heroic agent seem the wrong ones chosen, such that this incredible character is wasted in her own story. It makes one wonder if this is an edited version that's missing critical information. We don’t even see Malcolm McDowell much.

Rated: C

Oct 2, 2025

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Les N

Weak is a good description by the critic.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/17/25

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Michael F

Morgane Polanski plays fantastic - last time I adored her in the Vikings. Polish actors are great. Malcolm McDowell is brilliant. This film has everything - shooting, spying, exploding. If you liked James Bond then you'll love The Partisan. Also - I never heard of Krystyna Skarbek. This movie made me research her. Wow. Just google.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/04/25

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Stephen C

Based on a true story in 1 hour and 46 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/04/25

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Synopsis

A Polish spy is betrayed and compromised while working for the British during World War II. Left with no other choice, she descends into a dangerous world of treachery and deception to survive in Warsaw.

Director: James Marquand
Producer: Krystian Kozlowski
Screenwriter: James Marquand
Distributor: Brainstorm Media
Production Co: Polska Fundacja Narodowa, Sisyphus Productions, Media Finance Capital, Polski Instytut Sztuki Filmowej
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, History, Drama, War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 3, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Stereo

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