Friends, Comrades (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1990, Friends, Comrades is a drama, war and history film directed by Rauni Mollberg, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. The boisterous good humor of Jurmala (Mikk Mikiver), the nickel-mine owner, is, if anything, only barely dented by the raging battles in Finland before, during and after World War Two. In fact, everywhere he goes, he meets prospective customers on all sides of the conflict with his all-inclusive greeting "Friends, Comrades." Indeed, the resource he is wrenching from the earth's bowels is necessary to all forms of industrial activity, and is especially necessary for military applications. Thus, he has no reason to fear that he will ever run out of customers. This doesn't prevent him from using every possible means to entice them. At home, his relationship with his wife is not so prosperous, and they resort to some extraordinary means to try and keep on an even keel.
Who’s in it. Friends, Comrades stars Mikk Mikiver, Stina Ekblad as Lisa Jurmala, Hannu Lauri as Jaunkahns and Paavo Liski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Friends, Comrades 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 Friends, Comrades page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friends, Comrades tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friends, Comrades (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Friends, Comrades change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Friends, Comrades worth watching?
- Friends, Comrades holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Friends, Comrades?
- Friends, Comrades stars Mikk Mikiver, Stina Ekblad, Hannu Lauri, Paavo Liski and Elle Kull.
- When was Friends, Comrades released?
- Friends, Comrades was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.