The Polar Boy (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2016, The Polar Boy is a drama film directed by Anu Aun, running about 97 minutes. “A boy with two faces meets a girl with two souls.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mattias has a dream to become a photography student of the Berlin Arts Academy. On the journey of following his calling, his dream is constantly put to a test after Mattias falls in love with a beautiful free spirit Hanna. Trying to win her heart, Mattias feels the need to prove Hanna, that he can be just as adventurous and unpredictable as she is. Breaking the law together with Hanna, Mattias risks everything dear to him, not knowing yet, that Hanna's bold acts are only the symptoms of bipolar disorder. In the moment of jelousy Mattias accidentally commits a crime that could put him behind bars for years. The only escape he sees is to get himself declared irresponsible. In order to achieve that Mattias decides to start faking the illness her gilfriend really has - bipolarity.
Who’s in it. The Polar Boy stars Jaanika Arum as Hanna, Katariina Unt as Mattias' Mum, Roland Laos as Mattias and Jörgen Liik as Sander, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Polar Boy 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 The Polar Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Polar Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Polar Boy (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Polar Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Polar Boy worth watching?
- The Polar Boy holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Polar Boy?
- The Polar Boy stars Jaanika Arum, Katariina Unt, Roland Laos, Jörgen Liik and Kaspar Velberg.
- When was The Polar Boy released?
- The Polar Boy was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.