The Horse Rebellion (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film
Released in 1977, The Horse Rebellion is a drama and history film directed by Mikko Niskanen, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a true story about the so called 1932 Horse Rebellion in Nivala, Finland. The decision to put down a sick horse owned by a poor farmer rises the farmers in open rebellion against the authorities.
Who’s in it. The Horse Rebellion stars Mikko Niskanen as Heikki Niskanen, Erkki Ruokokoski as Juho Koutonen, Aapo Vilhunen as Mikko Rättyä and Eeva-Maija Haukinen as Olga Rättyä, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Horse Rebellion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Horse Rebellion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Horse Rebellion (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Horse Rebellion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Horse Rebellion?
- The Horse Rebellion stars Mikko Niskanen, Erkki Ruokokoski, Aapo Vilhunen, Eeva-Maija Haukinen and Jaakko Häkkilä.
- When was The Horse Rebellion released?
- The Horse Rebellion was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.