Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Mystery thriller

This is Hel (2016): Cast

This is Hel (2016) movie poster

This is Hel is a 2016 mystery thriller directed by Katia Priwieziencew and Paweł Tarasiewicz, starring Marcin Kowalczyk as Kail, Philip Lenkowsky and Philippe Tłokiński. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
This is Hel (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Genres
Mystery , Thriller
Original language
Polish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is This is Hel About?

The premise of This is Hel without spoilers.

An unappreciated American writer in his sixties travels to the quiet Polish peninsula of Hel seeking inspiration for a script. He encounters Kail, a local man who makes a living administering lie-detector tests. When tourists begin to mysteriously disappear, and one is found dead with his tongue cut off, Kail suspects Jack. Believing Jack to be the murderer, Kail investigates, uncovering a complex truth that connects the writer and his work in unexpected ways.

Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

This is Hel Cast & Characters

Marcin Kowalczyk leads the cast as Kail, with Philip Lenkowsky as Jack and Philippe Tłokiński as Piotrek. Directed by Katia Priwieziencew and Paweł Tarasiewicz; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in This is Hel

· 5 more

Seen This is Hel?

FAQ

This is Hel FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of This is Hel, each answered in a sentence.

How long is This is Hel?

This is Hel runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was This is Hel released?

This is Hel was released on August 5, 2016.

Who directed This is Hel?

This is Hel was directed by Katia Priwieziencew and Paweł Tarasiewicz.

More films by Katia Priwieziencew

Who is in the cast of This is Hel?

This is Hel stars Marcin Kowalczyk as Kail, Philip Lenkowsky as Jack and Philippe Tłokiński as Piotrek, among 9 credited actors.

Does This is Hel have a post-credit scene?

No. This is Hel has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is This is Hel in?

The original language of This is Hel is Polish.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app