---
title: "Leave No Traces"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/leave-no-traces-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 788931
imdb_id: "tt13473548"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 160
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 74
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Leave No Traces (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/leave-no-traces-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Leave No Traces is a 2021 Polish drama film directed by Jan P. Matuszyński, with its original Polish title being Żeby nie było śladów. Falling into the genres of drama, history, and thriller, the film has a runtime of two hours and forty minutes and was released on September 24, 2021, in Poland. The movie was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 78th Venice International Film Festival. The story is set in 1983, during a time when communist Poland is shaken by the case of a high school student named Grzegorz Przemyk, who is beaten to death by police. Following the incident, the only witness to the beating becomes the number one enemy of the state. The production features a cast including numerous actors, and public details indicate its participation in competition at the Venice International Film Festival.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Plex | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Plex | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jan P. Matuszyński
- **Networks / Studios**: Aurum Film, CANAL+ Polska, Les Contes Modernes

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tomasz Ziętek** as *Jurek Popiel*
- **Sandra Korzeniak** as *Barbara Sadowska*
- **Jacek Braciak** as *Tadeusz Popiel*
- **Agnieszka Grochowska** as *Grażyna Popiel*
- **Robert Więckiewicz** as *Czesław Kiszczak*
- **Tomasz Kot** as *Kowalczyk*
- **Aleksandra Konieczna** as *Wiesława Bardon*
- **Adam Bobik** as *Jerzy Popiełuszko*
- **Bartłomiej Topa** as *Zbigniew Łyko*
- **Andrzej Chyra** as *Mirosław Milewski*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Leave No Traces online?
Leave No Traces is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Leave No Traces worth watching?
Leave No Traces holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 74 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, History for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Leave No Traces and when was it released?
Leave No Traces is a feature film with a runtime of 160 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Leave No Traces?
Leave No Traces was directed by Jan P. Matuszyński.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Leave No Traces — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/788931)
- [Leave No Traces - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leave_No_Traces)
- [Leave No Traces (2021) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/788931-zeby-nie-bylo-sladow/cast)
- [Leave No Traces (2021) | Creators | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/en-gb/film/855671-leave-no-traces/cast/)

---
*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*