Kuriton sukupolvi (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1957, Kuriton sukupolvi is a comedy film directed by Matti Kassila, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Aging professor of mathematics completes his life's work, a research project that has taken him decades, and climbs up from the boiler room (his study) and back to real life. He can hardly recognize his rebellious teenage kids and materialistic wife who hardly seem to notice his existence. The only person who is interested in the professor's work is Marja, his son's girlfriend and freshman at the university. An innocent infatuation flares up between the old man and the young girl, while the professor's family is only interested in the prize money awarded to the professor by an international jury for his academic achievements.
Who’s in it. Kuriton sukupolvi stars Tauno Palo as Reinhold Varavaara, Irma Seikkula as Mrs. Varavaara, Kaija Siikala as Marja and Maikki Länsiö as Löpö, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Kuriton sukupolvi 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 Kuriton sukupolvi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kuriton sukupolvi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kuriton sukupolvi (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kuriton sukupolvi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kuriton sukupolvi worth watching?
- Kuriton sukupolvi holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kuriton sukupolvi?
- Kuriton sukupolvi stars Tauno Palo, Irma Seikkula, Kaija Siikala, Maikki Länsiö and Jussi Jurkka.
- When was Kuriton sukupolvi released?
- Kuriton sukupolvi was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.