The Potato Venture (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2020, The Potato Venture is a comedy film directed by Joona Tena, running about 109 minutes. “A 17th-century start-up comedy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young Start-up entrepreneur tries to start importing potato to 17th century Finland. The new class of bourgeoisie is emerging and shaking up the stagnant spirit of the era. But nobody believes in potato, and the Turnip-Sellers Guild decides to squash the disturbance caused by the young entrepreneurs. In the end, the bumpy road of potatoes grows into mythical proportions.
Who’s in it. The Potato Venture stars Joonas Nordman as Untamo, Kari Hietalahti as Kalevi, Kari Ketonen as Adviser and Mikko Penttilä as Axel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Potato Venture 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 The Potato Venture page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Potato Venture tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Potato Venture (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Potato Venture change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Potato Venture worth watching?
- The Potato Venture holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Potato Venture?
- The Potato Venture stars Joonas Nordman, Kari Hietalahti, Kari Ketonen, Mikko Penttilä and Linnea Leino.
- When was The Potato Venture released?
- The Potato Venture was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.