Kohtunik (2019): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 2019, Kohtunik is a comedia, thriller and drama film directed by Andres Puustusmaa, running about 95 minutes. “Everything is not as black and white as it seems” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The Judge (Mait Malmsten) is a man who represents strict rules and laws in the courtroom. However, his own personal life is an absolute mess. After the judge makes a decision to give a long prison sentence to a woman, the woman’s brother (Märt Avandi) starts following the judge to change his mind about the verdict. The judge stays adamant. The verdict is final. A conflict takes place between the men, resulting in the judge suddenly becoming a criminal himself. Unable to confess his crime, the judge escapes to Finland, where a series of comedic twists and turns lead him to a number of strange people and comical situations. However, the shadows of his dark deeds keep haunting him. To leave his dark crime behind and to fix his earlier decisions, the judge returns home.

Who’s in it. Kohtunik stars Mait Malmsten as Judge, Märt Avandi as Brother, Lee Trei as Sentenced and Lee Trei as Sentenced, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Kohtunik has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kohtunik page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kohtunik tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parásitos, La vida es bella and El club de la lucha.