The White Reindeer (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1952, The White Reindeer is a fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Erik Blomberg, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. A newly-married woman becomes frustrated as her husband, a reindeer herder for an Arctic village, spends much of his time away. Desperate for affection, she visits a shaman who offers a potion that makes her irresistibly desirable, with unexpected and deadly results.
Who’s in it. The White Reindeer stars Mirjami Kuosmanen as Pirita / Maarita, Kalervo Nissilä as Aslak, Åke Lindman as Forester and Jouni Tapiola as Niila, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The White Reindeer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The White Reindeer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Reindeer tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Reindeer (1952)?
- In US, The White Reindeer is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The White Reindeer worth watching?
- The White Reindeer holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The White Reindeer?
- The White Reindeer stars Mirjami Kuosmanen, Kalervo Nissilä, Åke Lindman, Jouni Tapiola and Jouni Tapiola.
- When was The White Reindeer released?
- The White Reindeer was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.