A Man from This Star (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1958, A Man from This Star is a drama film directed by Jack Witikka, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Office clerk Eero Koskinen prefers to spend his nights drinking and reminiscing the war with his friends, instead of taking care of his wife and two children. A two-week drinking spree gets him fired, and a new job is not easy to find because of his reputation. He goes to a rehab centre in the countryside for a couple of weeks, but with no permanent result. Meanwhile, his wife has to get a job and is employed by her old sweetheart, now a recently divorced successful businessman.
Who’s in it. A Man from This Star stars Kaarlo Halttunen as Eero Koskinen, Tea Ista as Irma Koskinen, Tauno Palo as Paavo Lampinen and Kullervo Kalske as Niemelä, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, A Man from This Star 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 A Man from This Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Man from This Star tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Man from This Star (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Man from This Star change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Man from This Star worth watching?
- A Man from This Star holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Man from This Star?
- A Man from This Star stars Kaarlo Halttunen, Tea Ista, Tauno Palo, Kullervo Kalske and Pentti Irjala.
- When was A Man from This Star released?
- A Man from This Star was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.