The Stolen Life (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1962, The Stolen Life is a drama and crime film directed by Aarne Tarkas, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A government official decides to steal a $25-million payroll and then fake his own death. However, in the process he is forced to kill an innocent bystander. He moves to a small rural village to start a new life with a new name and his new money, but finds that it's harder to escape his past than he thought it would be.
Who’s in it. The Stolen Life stars Risto Mäkelä as Henrik Leino 'Kaarlo Mäenpää', Rauha Rentola as Katri Mäenpää, Rose-Marie Precht as Kirsti Penttilä and Åke Lindman as Oke Järvinen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Stolen Life has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stolen Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stolen Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stolen Life (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Stolen Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Stolen Life worth watching?
- The Stolen Life holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stolen Life?
- The Stolen Life stars Risto Mäkelä, Rauha Rentola, Rose-Marie Precht, Åke Lindman and Toivo Mäkelä.