Ariel (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1988, Ariel is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Aki Kaurismäki, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Taisto Kasurinen is a Finnish coal miner whose father has just committed suicide and who is framed for a crime he did not commit. In jail, he starts to dream about leaving the country and starting a new life. He escapes from prison but things don't go as planned...
Who’s in it. Ariel stars Turo Pajala as Taisto Kasurinen, Susanna Haavisto as Irmeli Pihlaja, Matti Pellonpää as Mikkonen and Eetu Hilkamo as Riku, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Ariel has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ariel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ariel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ariel (1988)?
- In US, Ariel is available to stream on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ariel worth watching?
- Ariel holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ariel?
- Ariel stars Turo Pajala, Susanna Haavisto, Matti Pellonpää, Eetu Hilkamo and Erkki Pajala.
- When was Ariel released?
- Ariel was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.