Life's Hardy Men (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1986, Life's Hardy Men is a drama film directed by Mikko Niskanen, running about 142 minutes.
What it’s about. Portrait of rural life in 1920s Northern Finland. The film follows the early life of a boy called Kalle and his family in the shores of river Iijoki.
Who’s in it. Life's Hardy Men stars Martti Kainulainen as Hermanni Päätalo, "Herkko", "Hemma", Matti Kainulainen as Hermanni "Herkko" Päätalo, Pirjo Leppänen as Riitu and Teuvo Remes as Kalle "Kassu", aged 7, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Life's Hardy Men has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life's Hardy Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life's Hardy Men tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life's Hardy Men (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life's Hardy Men change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life's Hardy Men worth watching?
- Life's Hardy Men holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Life's Hardy Men?
- Life's Hardy Men stars Martti Kainulainen, Matti Kainulainen, Pirjo Leppänen, Teuvo Remes and Tapio Remes.
- When was Life's Hardy Men released?
- Life's Hardy Men was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.