The Pairless (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 3

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Released in 2018, The Pairless is a comedy and drama film directed by Jarmo Lampela, running about 75 minutes.

What it’s about. Old friends Masa and Tapsa have very different life situations: Masa is happily married but Tapsa has recently lost his wife and is a single-parent. Masa tries to help Tapsa inviting him to a pottery class. However the whole pottery class begins to help Masa and soon all the lonely ones in the class open up to each other.

Who’s in it. The Pairless stars Jani Kiiskilä as Masa, Iina Kuustonen as Kisu, Juha Kukkonen as Tapsa and Rea Mauranen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Pairless has proved divisive with audiences.

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

If you liked it. Fans of The Pairless tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Pairless (2018)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pairless change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Pairless worth watching?
The Pairless holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Pairless?
The Pairless stars Jani Kiiskilä, Iina Kuustonen, Juha Kukkonen, Rea Mauranen and Jyrki Nousiainen.
When was The Pairless released?
The Pairless was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.