Cold War (2018)
Kernel Score: 84% · 1,567 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Romance, Music, Drama
Released: 2018-06-08
Runtime: 88 minutes
Where to watch Cold War
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Prime Video (free with ads), Amazon MX Player
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A man and a woman meet in the ruins of post-war Poland. With vastly different backgrounds and temperaments, they are fatally mismatched and yet drawn to each other.
Cold War parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Cold War is an R-rated romantic drama about a tragic, tumultuous relationship across the Iron Curtain.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Rated R romance centered on a passionate, tragic love affair, likely including intimate scenes.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Paweł Pawlikowski
Cast
- Joanna Kulig as Zuzanna 'Zula' Lichoń
- Tomasz Kot as Wiktor Warski
- Borys Szyc as Lech Kaczmarek
- Agata Kulesza as Irena Bielecka
- Cédric Kahn as Michel
- Jeanne Balibar as Juliette
- Adam Woronowicz as Consul
- Adam Ferency as Minister
- Adam Szyszkowski as Camp Guard
- Dražen Šivak as Sleuth 1
Cold War FAQ
Is Cold War good?
Cold War has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,567 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Cold War?
In the US you can stream Cold War on Prime Video and watch it free with ads on Prime Video (free with ads) and Amazon MX Player.
Is Cold War OK for kids?
Cold War is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Cold War is an R-rated romantic drama about a tragic, tumultuous relationship across the Iron Curtain.
What movies are like Cold War?
If you liked Cold War, try Cabaret, Where Hands Touch, The Dreamers and 84 Charing Cross Road.