Miss Hothead (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1943, Miss Hothead is a comedy and romance film directed by Valentin Vaala, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Miss Hothead, based on Valtonen's novel "The Teacher's Wildcat", is situated in Savonia. There we find the young law student Anna Tipuli Pusu (Joutseno), who in spite of her name (punningly translated as "Miss Anna Der Kiss", i.e. "Miss, Another Kiss") is not the kissing kind. She is determined to become a pianist, given that the handsome "boy next door", Erkki Erä (Tapio Nurkka), is a talented violinist. Anna is smitten with Erkki, who however has known her for too long to seriously consider her as a candidate for marriage.
Who’s in it. Miss Hothead stars Lea Joutseno as Anna Tipuli Pusu, Tapio Nurkka as Erkki Erä, Tauno Majuri as Tauno Hyrkäs and Rakel Linnanheimo as Lahja Hyrkäs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Miss Hothead has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Miss Hothead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Miss Hothead tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Miss Hothead (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Miss Hothead change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Miss Hothead worth watching?
- Miss Hothead holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Miss Hothead?
- Miss Hothead stars Lea Joutseno, Tapio Nurkka, Tauno Majuri, Rakel Linnanheimo and Arvi Tuomi.
- When was Miss Hothead released?
- Miss Hothead was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.