Blindfolded (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1999, Blindfolded is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Matti Ijäs, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Two 9-year-old boys, Jontti and Länki, grow up in a Finnish seaside town in the 1960s. Länki's biggest dream is to run away on a ship to the sea where his father is rumoured to have died. Jontti too must discover that his father is not what he appears to be. When his dad moves away with another woman, Jontti is determined to win him back.
Who’s in it. Blindfolded stars Walter Gröhn as Joonas Putkonen, "Jontti", Mikko Vanhala as Länki Lehikoinen, Turo Rannema as Pikkis and Vesa-Matti Loiri as Himanen, entinen merimies, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Blindfolded sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blindfolded page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blindfolded tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blindfolded (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blindfolded change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blindfolded worth watching?
- Blindfolded holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Blindfolded?
- Blindfolded stars Walter Gröhn, Mikko Vanhala, Turo Rannema, Vesa-Matti Loiri and Anni Asikainen.
- When was Blindfolded released?
- Blindfolded was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.