Uuno Turhapuro (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1973, Uuno Turhapuro is a comedy film directed by Ere Kokkonen, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Uuno goes with his wife to spend summer holiday to their villa in country, studies playing of the violin in a correspondence course and constructs an own violin with do-it-yourself-method, but quits his career when he perceives that takes his free time too much and comes back to live the life "in the shadow of a fridge". In the start scene of film a priest (Ere Kokkonen as voice) says in the Uuno's weddings that his complete name is Uuno Eero Turhapuro, whereas it's in the all later Uuno-films Uuno Daavid Goljat Turhapuro.
Who’s in it. Uuno Turhapuro stars Vesa-Matti Loiri as Uuno Turhapuro, Marjatta Raita as Elisabeth Turhapuro, Spede Pasanen as Härski Hartikainen and Juhani Kumpulainen as Kotkala-Hammaslärvänen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Uuno Turhapuro 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 Uuno Turhapuro page.
If you liked it. Fans of Uuno Turhapuro tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Uuno Turhapuro (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Uuno Turhapuro change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Uuno Turhapuro worth watching?
- Uuno Turhapuro holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Uuno Turhapuro?
- Uuno Turhapuro stars Vesa-Matti Loiri, Marjatta Raita, Spede Pasanen, Juhani Kumpulainen and Simo Salminen.