One Foot Under (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 4.3

One Foot Under poster

Released in 2009, One Foot Under is a comedy and drama film directed by Johanna Vuoksenmaa, running about 101 minutes. “Is there life before death?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Visa Vuorio (Tobias Zilliacus), a 35-year old team leader at the Helsinki city gardening department, is suffering from a terminal neurological disease and only has a few months to live. Because of this, he is a member of a therapeutical support group for people suffering from terminal diseases. Visa's life changes when a young female reporter, Hanna Manninen (Helena Vierikko), arrives at the support group offering to write a series of articles about Visa's life story.

Who’s in it. One Foot Under stars Tobias Zilliacus as Visa, Susanna Anteroinen as Riia, Helena Vierikko as Hanna and Tuomas Rinta-Panttila as Ile, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, One Foot Under has proved divisive with audiences.

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

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch One Foot Under (2009)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for One Foot Under change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is One Foot Under worth watching?
One Foot Under holds an audience score of 4.3 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 One Foot Under?
One Foot Under stars Tobias Zilliacus, Susanna Anteroinen, Helena Vierikko, Tuomas Rinta-Panttila and Jarkko Pajunen.
When was One Foot Under released?
One Foot Under was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.