The Hijack That Went South (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2013, The Hijack That Went South is an action, comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Aleksi Mäkelä, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Aarno Lamminparras hijacked an airplane with a gun in 1978. A true story.
Who’s in it. The Hijack That Went South stars Kari Hietalahti as Aarno Lamminparras, Aake Kalliala as Kapteeni Taneli Rajapaltio, Hannu-Pekka Björkman as Juristi "Pena" Marttinen and Jussi Vatanen as Perämies Calle Snock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Hijack That Went South has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $532.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hijack That Went South page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hijack That Went South tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hijack That Went South (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hijack That Went South change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hijack That Went South worth watching?
- The Hijack That Went South holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hijack That Went South?
- The Hijack That Went South stars Kari Hietalahti, Aake Kalliala, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Jussi Vatanen and Merja Larivaara.
- When was The Hijack That Went South released?
- The Hijack That Went South was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.