The Dissidents (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2017, The Dissidents is an action and comedy film directed by Jaak Kilmi, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. An upbeat comedy about three boys that escape from Soviet Estonia to Sweden via Finland in the 1980s to fulfill their dreams in the free world.
Who’s in it. The Dissidents stars Märt Pius as Ralf Tamm, Karl-Andreas Kalmet as Mario Viik, Veiko Porkanen as Einar Kotkin and Esko Salminen as Lars-Jukka Lampinen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Dissidents has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dissidents page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dissidents tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dissidents (2017)?
- In US, The Dissidents is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dissidents worth watching?
- The Dissidents holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dissidents?
- The Dissidents stars Märt Pius, Karl-Andreas Kalmet, Veiko Porkanen, Esko Salminen and Yulya Berngardte.
- When was The Dissidents released?
- The Dissidents was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.