Onnellinen ministeri (1941): cast, story & where to watch

1941 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1941, Onnellinen ministeri is a comedy and romance film directed by T.J. Särkkä, running about 124 minutes.

What it’s about. An artist bases a painting for a revealing lingerie ad on a photo of a girl he had found torn from a magazine, not knowing that the girl is in fact the daughter of the Finnish minister of finance. A scandal is about to erupt, and the artist is given 48 hours to find a strikingly similar-looking female model who could serve as his alibi. The minister's daughter decides to fool the artist by pretending to be a lowly girl of the streets, whom the artist then recruits as his "model".

Who’s in it. Onnellinen ministeri stars Birgit Kronström as Margit Helleheimo, Tauno Palo as Kalevi Kari, Sven Relander as Helleheimo and Thure Bahne as Alfons Hilpeläinen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Onnellinen ministeri has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Onnellinen ministeri page.

If you liked it. Fans of Onnellinen ministeri tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Onnellinen ministeri (1941)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Onnellinen ministeri change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Onnellinen ministeri worth watching?
Onnellinen ministeri holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Onnellinen ministeri?
Onnellinen ministeri stars Birgit Kronström, Tauno Palo, Sven Relander, Thure Bahne and Toppo Elonperä.
When was Onnellinen ministeri released?
Onnellinen ministeri was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.