Helene (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2020, Helene is a drama and romance film directed by Antti J. Jokinen, running about 122 minutes. “When you return, i will tell everything and reveal myself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Year 1915. Helene Schjerfbeck lives as a forgotten artist with her elderly mother in the countryside. It has been years since the last exhibit, and Helene continues to paint only because of her passion. Everything changes when art dealer finds Helen and her 159 wonderful paintings - and wants to organize a big private exhibit. However, Helen's turning point comes only when she is introduced to Einar Reuter. Young Einar is a forester, art enthusiast, and a passionate admirer of Helene's work. He becomes Helen's trusted and lover.
Who’s in it. Helene stars Laura Birn as Helene Schjerfbeck, Johannes Holopainen as Einar Reuter, Pirkko Saisio as Olga Schjerfbeck and Eero Aho as Magnus Schjerfbeck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Helene has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Helene page.
If you liked it. Fans of Helene tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Helene (2020)?
- In US, Helene is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Helene worth watching?
- Helene holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Helene?
- Helene stars Laura Birn, Johannes Holopainen, Pirkko Saisio, Eero Aho and Krista Kosonen.
- When was Helene released?
- Helene was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.