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Artur Barcis

Artur Barcis

Actor · Born August 12, 1956 (70) · Kokawa, Polska

Artur Barciś ([ˈartur ˈbarʲʨ̑ĩɕ]; born 12 August 1956) is a Polish actor. His television appearances include Krzysztof Kieślowski's anthology series Dekalog (1989), the soap opera Aby do świtu... (1992),[1] and Kurierzy ("Couriers"). Since 2006 he has played the lovable neurotic Arkadiusz Czerepach in the comedy series Ranczo ("The Ranch").

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
August 12, 1956 (70)
From
Kokawa, Polska
Works as
Actor
Titles
14 on MovieCove · 92 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Up 9% in 30 days

What are Artur Barcis' films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Self.

Genres

Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 96th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 15th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
27%
Self
23%
Society
18%
Bonds
17%
Survival
9%
Power
5%
Justice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeObsession2 titles, browse their movies with this themeOppression2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 10 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 4 · Serious 2 · Dark 4

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 9 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 5 · Intense 2

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 8 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 2

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 8 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 5 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 3 · Affecting 3 · Heavy 4

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
5
Tense
4
Warm
4
Romantic
3
Hopeful
4
Other
10

How their films linger

Hopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet4
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Artur Barcis' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 8 of their 14 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Subscription and free streaming for Artur Barcis' titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

92 credits, 14 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • A Bit of Meaning (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Pucio kocha zwierzaki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Pucio's Grandpa (voice)

  • Pucio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as (voice)

  • It Takes a Village(2026)

    as Jan Perzyna

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Honey Bunny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Staszek

  • No Pressure(2024)

    as Jan Perzyna

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Detective Forst(2024)

    Show 6 episodes · as Jarosław Rozwadowski

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all shows

  • How to Become Crazy Rich in Eastern Europe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 2 episodes · as director of the distillery Czesio

  • Polowanie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Roman Huss

  • Forgotten Love(2023)

    as Butler

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Feeder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Bejbis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Priest

  • Where the Devil Can't Go, He Sends a Woman(2022)

    as director of the distillery Czesio

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Miłość na pierwszą stronę (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Bum

  • Be Prepared (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Priest

  • Two Crowns (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • The Art of Loving: Story of Michalina Wislocka(2017)

    as cenzor

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • The Chairman's Ear (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 2 episodes · as Konstanty, former minister of health

  • Wnyki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Professor

  • Mall Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Alicja's Father

  • Doręczyciel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 14 episodes · as Janek Kaniewski

  • Wstyd (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Karol

  • Ranczo Wilkowyje (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Arkadiusz Czerepach

  • Halo, Hans! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 13 episodes · as von Thorgelsund

  • Little Brother (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Piotr Kosiba, brat Alojzy

  • Przybyli ulani(2006)

    as harmonista Roman

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Immensity of Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Roman

  • Ranczo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 125 episodes · as Arkadiusz Czerepach

  • Galerianki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Pitbull (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Zenon Lebioda

  • Kryminalni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Mierzwa

  • Całkiem nowe lata miodowe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 17 episodes · as Tadeusz Norek

  • Jak to się robi z dziewczynami (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Krystian

  • Tytus, Romek i A'Tomek wśród złodziei marzeń (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Oliviero (voice)

  • Córa marnotrawna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Maciuś Cichy

  • Operacja Koza (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Miodowe Lata od kuchni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as On sam / Tadeusz Norek

  • Miodowe lata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 131 episodes · as Tadeusz Norek

  • Na planie nowego serialu "Miodowe lata" (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as w roli własnej oraz jako Tadzio Norek

  • Home Chronicles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Stanisław

  • The Sundial Clock (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as (voice)

  • Love Stories (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Lawyer

  • The Day of the Big Fish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as kolejarz, hodowca kwiatów

  • Pulkownik Kwiatkowski(1995)

    as kapitan Malec

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • The Spinning Wheel of Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Man (voice)

  • Holy Week (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Zaleski

  • Straszny sen Dzidziusia Górkiewicza (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Radny Stryjek

  • Two Moons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Michał

  • Człowiek z... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Machała

  • A Bachelor's Life Abroad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Stefan

  • Squadron (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as ksiądz

  • Controlled Conversations (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Lieutenant

  • 30 Door Key (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as nie występuje w napisach

  • Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe(1991)

    as brat Anzelm

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Szklany dom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as porucznik MO

  • The Peddler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as samozwańczy pomocnik Chruścika

  • Europa Europa(1990)

    as Soviet Soldier Detained by the Germans

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Escape from the Liberty Cinema (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Projectionist Krzysio

  • Rififi po sześćdziesiątce (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Pacjent Rydz w szpitalu

  • Dekalog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 2 episodes · as Bicyclist · as Hospital Orderly · as Man in the Sheepskin · as Survey Crewman · as Tram Driver · as Young Man · as Young Man with Canoe

  • The Last Ferry (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Rysiek

  • Inventory (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Neighbour

  • Virtuti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Jehorek

  • Decalogue V (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Worker

  • Decalogue VI (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Man with a Briefcase

  • Decalogue I (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Man in the Sheepskin

  • Decalogue II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Hospital Orderly

  • Decalogue III (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Tram Driver

  • Decalogue IV (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Young Man with Canoe

  • Decalogue IX (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Cyclist

  • Decalogue VIII (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Student

  • Porcelain in an Elephant's Shop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Worker

  • A Short Film About Love(1988)

    as Young Man

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • A Short Film About Killing(1988)

    as Young Man

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Subs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 15 episodes · as Wiesio Ceglarek

  • Private investigation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Truck driver #1

  • The Faithful River (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Powstaniec

  • Tulipan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 2 episodes · as Zbyszek, brat Kasi

  • Invitation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Janek

  • Sam pośród swoich (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Seven Wishes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 7 episodes · as nauczyciel języka polskiego

  • The Lullaby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as SS-Lageraufseher

  • Przemytnicy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as "Szczur", członek grupy Trofidy

  • Lato leśnych ludzi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 5 episodes · Actor

  • No End(1985)

    as Dariusz Stach

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Odlot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 4 episodes · as Rafal Michalski

  • The Quack(1982)

    as Wasylko

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Do krwi ostatniej (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Man of Iron (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as student

  • Polonia Restituta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as uczeń szkoły mechaniczno-technicznej;

  • Dom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 1 episode · as aresztant w koszarowej kuchni, kolega Leszka Talara · as obserwator próby obciążenia mostu Śląsko-Dąbrowskiego

  • Calling 07 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 1 episode · as Aleksander Olczak · as Józef Kuźmak „Strażak”, człowiek pana Emila

Career shape

Star power in the 98th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 92 titles from 1976 to 2026; peak year 1989.

Biggest box office

A Short Film About Love (1988)

$16K worldwide

Highest rated

A Short Film About Love (1988)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

Pulkownik Kwiatkowski (1995)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19762026

Peak 1989 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 3 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1981Screen debut· Man of Iron
  • 1989Breakout· Decalogue IV
  • 1989Career best· Decalogue IV
  • 2024Best so far· Detective Forst

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting92 of 92: 92 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score81st

By decade

1970s1 · acting1980s33 · acting1990s22 · acting2000s17 · acting2010s5 · acting2020s14 · acting

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 0% of 21 roles
8191

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Artur Barcis' films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 82nd percentile, the median of all 13; across their 10 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 81st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

81stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Approval · how many liked their films

86thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Reach · how many have seen their films

72ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Midcredits score across 14 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up8
  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th1
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

None of their 14 titles divides audiences: 6 are Universally Loved.

  • Universally Loved6
  • Universally Panned1
  • Crowd Pleaser4
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed2

Most loved · actor

A Short Film About Love (1988)

Midcredits 99th · 90% liked

Reviewers score the acting 79/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles; fans 84, detractors 58. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Artur Barcis' work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 59 · moderateMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Artur Barcis work with?

People who share at least 2 of Artur Barcis' MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Krzysztof Kieślowski shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers