The Singer (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 3.2
Released in 2018, The Singer is a drama and music film directed by Timo Koivusalo, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. The Singer is a film about the all-time favourite singer in Finland, Olavi Virta. A man who rose from poverty all the way to the top and became an artist who was dearly loved by the Finnish people. A man who loved beautiful women and was loved by beautiful women. A man who enjoyed speed, American cars, applause and alcohol and who finally lost everything but his unique voice.
Who’s in it. The Singer stars Lauri Tilkanen as Olavi Virta, Malla Malmivaara as Irene Virta, Raimo Grönberg as Old Olavi Virta and Martti Suosalo as Reino Helismaa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, The Singer 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 Singer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Singer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Singer (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Singer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Singer worth watching?
- The Singer holds an audience score of 3.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Singer?
- The Singer stars Lauri Tilkanen, Malla Malmivaara, Raimo Grönberg, Martti Suosalo and Jonna Järnefelt.
- When was The Singer released?
- The Singer was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.