Farewell, Mr. President (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1987, Farewell, Mr. President is an action, drama and crime film directed by Matti Kassila, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Asko Mertanen is a waiter who is very interested in shooting. He gets fed up how the things are run in Finland, so he thinks that the best way to change them is to shoot the Finnish president.
Who’s in it. Farewell, Mr. President stars Hannu Lauri as Asko Mertanen, Laila Räikkä as Eeva-Maria Kilpinen, Antti Litja as Detective Sergeant Hanhivaara and Esa Saario as Detective Lieutenant Kairamo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Farewell, Mr. President has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Farewell, Mr. President page.
If you liked it. Fans of Farewell, Mr. President 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 Farewell, Mr. President (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Farewell, Mr. President change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Farewell, Mr. President worth watching?
- Farewell, Mr. President holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Farewell, Mr. President?
- Farewell, Mr. President stars Hannu Lauri, Laila Räikkä, Antti Litja, Esa Saario and Aake Kalliala.
- When was Farewell, Mr. President released?
- Farewell, Mr. President was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.