Wanja (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2015, Wanja is a drama film directed by Carolina Hellsgård, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. The former bank robber Wanja is released from a long prison sentence. As her feelings of loneliness escalate, Wanja sets out to find work and hereby a new identity. Against all odds she lands an internship at a horse race track. In the stable she gets to know the troubled teenager Emma, and a strong friendship develops between the two women. When Emma slips deeper into her own drug abuse, Wanja decides to rescue her.
Who’s in it. Wanja stars Anne Ratte-Polle as Wanja, Nele Trebs as Emma, Robert Viktor Minich as Rudi and Marko Dyrlich as Ulf, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Wanja has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wanja page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wanja tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wanja (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wanja change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wanja worth watching?
- Wanja holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wanja?
- Wanja stars Anne Ratte-Polle, Nele Trebs, Robert Viktor Minich, Marko Dyrlich and Michael Baderschneider.
- When was Wanja released?
- Wanja was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.