The Mine (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2016, The Mine is a drama film directed by Aleksi Salmenperä, running about 97 minutes. “A story worth a half billion euros.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young and ambitious civil servant Jussi finds himself being in charge of the environmental permit of a huge nickel and uranium mine in Northern Finland. The Talvivaara mine, led by a charismatic globe trotting visioner Pekka Perä is introducing an entirely new method of collecting minerals whilst creating jobs in one of the poorest areas in Scandinavia. Jussi slowly discovers that he has been led astray by several people and that the new method has serious downsides he did not forsee. The mine is causing environmental hazards that are being hushed down. A new application for another permit is brough to his table by the same mine. Along with the application comes an interesting job offer and a chance of a new beginning. Jussi has to decide whether he will play along and if so, with whom.
Who’s in it. The Mine stars Joonas Saartamo as Jussi Karevuo, Peter Franzén as Raimo, Jani Volanen as Pekka Perä and Elena Leeve as Eeva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Mine 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 The Mine page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mine (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mine worth watching?
- The Mine 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 The Mine?
- The Mine stars Joonas Saartamo, Peter Franzén, Jani Volanen, Elena Leeve and Pertti Sveholm.
- When was The Mine released?
- The Mine was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.