Kummeli Goldrush (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1997, Kummeli Goldrush is a comedy film directed by Matti Grönberg, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Psychiatric patient Elmeri knows about the existence of a gold treasure in Finnish Lapland, hidden there by his late father who somehow managed to capture it from withdrawing German troops on the last days of WW2. His openly gay nurse helps him escape from the mental institution, and the two men slowly find their way up north to reach the gold. On their way, the odd couple meets a cavalcade of even odder characters.
Who’s in it. Kummeli Goldrush stars Heikki Silvennoinen as Elmeri Hautamäki / Kyrpä Jooseppi, Timo Kahilainen as Dean "Dille" Kaakelberg / Erä-Jorma, Heikki Hela as Janne Petteri Broman and Heikki Vihinen as James "Jönssi" Kaakelberg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Kummeli Goldrush 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 Kummeli Goldrush page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kummeli Goldrush tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kummeli Goldrush (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kummeli Goldrush change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kummeli Goldrush worth watching?
- Kummeli Goldrush holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kummeli Goldrush?
- Kummeli Goldrush stars Heikki Silvennoinen, Timo Kahilainen, Heikki Hela, Heikki Vihinen and Mari Turunen.
- When was Kummeli Goldrush released?
- Kummeli Goldrush was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.