Once Upon a Time in the North (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2012, Once Upon a Time in the North is a drama film directed by JP Siili, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. 19th century drama set on the plains of Ostrobothnia, western Finland, which are controlled by groups of knife-wielding thugs, the toughs. Traditionally, the first-born son inherits everything, so when Esko – a bum and a gang leader – learns that his father will leave the Välitalo estate to his younger and exemplary brother, all hell breaks loose.
Who’s in it. Once Upon a Time in the North stars Lauri Tilkanen as Matti Antinpoika Välitalo, Mikko Leppilampi as Esko Välitalo, Pamela Tola as Aino Kantola and Aku Hirviniemi as Kalle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Once Upon a Time in the North 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 Once Upon a Time in the North page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Upon a Time in the North tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in the North (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Once Upon a Time in the North change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Once Upon a Time in the North worth watching?
- Once Upon a Time in the North holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Time in the North?
- Once Upon a Time in the North stars Lauri Tilkanen, Mikko Leppilampi, Pamela Tola, Aku Hirviniemi and Eero Milonoff.
- When was Once Upon a Time in the North released?
- Once Upon a Time in the North was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.