The Winner backdrop
DRAMA . 2011 . 1h 51m . 6.7/10

The Winner_

Oliver (Pawel Szajda) is a talented young pianist of Polish American heritage. After breaking off his European tournée, he is forced to repay the tour organizers 250 thousand Euros. On his journey, he meets the very colorful character of (Janusz Gajos) a retired high school math teacher and a great enthusiast of the horse races. He dreams of returning to America as a somebody, but can only do so after wining a momentous prize. From then on the two friends endeavor to gain success. They discover true friendship. Together they fulfill Franks dream of winning at the horse races, which in turn allows Oliver to buy back his personal freedom. Having recovered from a dramatically ended marriage, the young man is able to open up to a new love.

Starring Pawel Szajda, Janusz Gajos, Grażyna Barszczewska
6.7/10
Rating
1h 51m
Runtime
2011
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Winner poster

Oliver (Pawel Szajda) is a talented young pianist of Polish American heritage. After breaking off his European tournée, he is forced to repay the tour organizers 250 thousand Euros. On his journey, he meets the very colorful character of (Janusz Gajos) a retired high school math teacher and a great enthusiast of the horse races. He dreams of returning to America as a somebody, but can only do so after wining a momentous prize. From then on the two friends endeavor to gain success. They discover true friendship. Together they fulfill Franks dream of winning at the horse races, which in turn allows Oliver to buy back his personal freedom. Having recovered from a dramatically ended marriage, the young man is able to open up to a new love.

WHERE TO WATCH

No streaming data available yet.

Check availability

DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Cast
Pawel Szajda stars as Oliver Linovsky in The Winner.
Pawel Szajda →
Year context
The Winner was released 15 years ago in 2011.
Overview
Oliver (Pawel Szajda) is a talented young pianist of Polish American heritage. After breaking off his European tournée, he is forced to repay the tour organi...
The Winner is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 51m.

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
111 min (1h 51m)
Country
Rating
6.7/10 (3 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Winner about?
Oliver (Pawel Szajda) is a talented young pianist of Polish American heritage. After breaking off his European tournée, he is forced to repay the tour organizers 250 thousand Euros. On his journey, he meets the very colorful character of (Janusz Gajos) a retired high school math teacher and a great enthusiast of the horse races. He dreams of returning to America as a somebody, but can only do so after wining a momentous prize. From then on the two friends endeavor to gain success. They discover true friendship. Together they fulfill Franks dream of winning at the horse races, which in turn allows Oliver to buy back his personal freedom. Having recovered from a dramatically ended marriage, the young man is able to open up to a new love.
How long is The Winner?
The Winner has a runtime of 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Who stars in The Winner?
The cast of The Winner includes Pawel Szajda, Janusz Gajos, Grażyna Barszczewska, Wojciech Pszoniak, Marta Żmuda-Trzebiatowska.
What is the rating of The Winner?
The Winner has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
SHARE