Here, Beneath the North Star (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.6

Released in 1968, Here, Beneath the North Star is a drama and history film directed by Edvin Laine, running about 186 minutes.
What it’s about. Täällä Pohjantähden alla is based on the book with the same title. It is a story of the little village. The movie starts in the 1890's and it ends to the Finnish civil war in 1918. Story concentrates around a tenant farmer family, although it gives us a good look at the society at whole. While the class struggle depends, people of the village are driven to bloody civil war.
Who’s in it. Here, Beneath the North Star stars Aarno Sulkanen as Akseli Koskela, Titta Karakorpi as Elina Koskela, Risto Taulo as Jussi Koskela and Anja Pohjola as Alma Koskela, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Here, Beneath the North 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 Here, Beneath the North Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of Here, Beneath the North Star tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Here, Beneath the North Star (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Here, Beneath the North Star change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Here, Beneath the North Star worth watching?
- Here, Beneath the North Star holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Here, Beneath the North Star?
- Here, Beneath the North Star stars Aarno Sulkanen, Titta Karakorpi, Risto Taulo, Anja Pohjola and Eero Keskitalo.
- When was Here, Beneath the North Star released?
- Here, Beneath the North Star was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 186 minutes.