The Well (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1992, The Well is a drama film directed by Pekka Lehto, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. This very serious drama, based on a true incident, explores the unremitting labor which put a young mother living in rural isolation into the situation of being charged with having thrown her children down a well. Her husband is an unimaginative, work-obsessed man who cannot see that her constant hard work without any support or sympathy from anyone is driving the sensitive woman to consider suicide. When the loutish fellow discovers that his wife and three children are missing, he calls the police, and a manhunt begins. The police discover the oldest boy alive, and find that the mother tried to drown herself, but has survived. The two younger children remained missing.
Who’s in it. The Well stars Merja Larivaara as Anna-Maija Laakso, Auvo Vihro as Matti Laakso, Liisamaija Laaksonen as Taimi and Katariina Kaitue as Merja, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Well 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 Well page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Well tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Well (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Well change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Well worth watching?
- The Well holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Well?
- The Well stars Merja Larivaara, Auvo Vihro, Liisamaija Laaksonen, Katariina Kaitue and Martti Suosalo.
- When was The Well released?
- The Well was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.