Hella W (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2011, Hella W is a drama and history film directed by Juha Wuolijoki, running about 82 minutes. “One Woman. Many Truths.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The life of a heroine. The life and work of Hella Wuolijoki. A poet, spy and millionaire, she turned into an internationally acclaimed businesswoman, politician and playwright, who collaborated with Europe's leading writers such as Bertolt Brecht and Maxim Gorky, but faced the harshness of a changing world as the Finnish, Soviet and British secret services focus on her life, family and work.
Who’s in it. Hella W stars Tiina Weckström as Hella Wuolijoki, Hannu-Pekka Björkman as Valtiollisen poliisin etsivä, Matleena Kuusniemi as Vappu Tuomioja, o.s. Wuolijoki and Maria Heiskanen as Kerttu Nuorteva, "Elina Sigrid Hämäläinen", among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Hella W has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hella W page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hella W tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hella W (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hella W change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hella W worth watching?
- Hella W holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hella W?
- Hella W stars Tiina Weckström, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Matleena Kuusniemi, Maria Heiskanen and Antti Litja.
- When was Hella W released?
- Hella W was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.