The Harvest Month (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1956, The Harvest Month is a drama film directed by Matti Kassila, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. The title of the Finnish film Elokuu translates to August. Directed by Matti Kassila, one of Finland's premiere filmmakers, Elokuu was adapted from a novel by Nobel prize winning finnish author F.E. Sillanpää. Simply put, the story concerns the decline and fall of a once-proud family, thanks to the alcoholism of its paterfamilias. Toivo Makela delivers a powerfully effective performance as the inebriated protagonist, avoiding the usual "drunken" cliches. The overlong running time, coupled with the downbeat nature of the subject, limited the film's worldwide appeal.
Who’s in it. The Harvest Month stars Toivo Mäkelä as Viktor, Emma Väänänen as Saimi, Rauni Luoma as Maija and Rauni Ikäheimo as Iita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Harvest Month has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Harvest Month page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Harvest Month tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Harvest Month (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Harvest Month change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Harvest Month worth watching?
- The Harvest Month holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Harvest Month?
- The Harvest Month stars Toivo Mäkelä, Emma Väänänen, Rauni Luoma, Rauni Ikäheimo and Heikki Savolainen.