The Cuckoo (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2002, The Cuckoo is a comedy, drama, romance and history film directed by Aleksandr Rogozhkin, running about 100 minutes. “She's Making Peace One Man at a Time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. September of 1944, a few days before Finland went out of the Second World War. A chained to a rock Finnish sniper-kamikadze Veikko managed to set himself free. Ivan, a captain of the Soviet Army, arrested by the Front Secret Police 'Smersh', has a narrow escape. They are soldiers of the two enemy armies. A Lapp woman Anni gives a shelter to both of them at her farm. For Anni they are not enemies, but just men.
Who’s in it. The Cuckoo stars Anni-Kristiina Juuso as Anni, Ville Haapasalo as Veikko, Viktor Bychkov as Ivan or Psoltõ and Mikhail Korobochkin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Cuckoo 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 Cuckoo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cuckoo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cuckoo (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cuckoo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cuckoo worth watching?
- The Cuckoo holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Cuckoo?
- The Cuckoo stars Anni-Kristiina Juuso, Ville Haapasalo, Viktor Bychkov, Mikhail Korobochkin and Sergei Antonov.
- When was The Cuckoo released?
- The Cuckoo was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.