Numbskull Emptybrook in the Army (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1984, Numbskull Emptybrook in the Army is a comedy film directed by Ere Kokkonen, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Uuno is forced to complete his mandatory military service when it is revealed that he only spent one day in the army in his youth. As is typical of the Turhapuro series his family and friends become closely tied in with these events. His friends Härski Hartikainen and Sörsselssön return to the army for a refresher course and by chance Uuno's father-in-law, Councillor Tuura is made the Finnish Defence Minister. In one of the most memorable scenes, Uuno's wife, Elisabeth, dresses as Uuno and substitutes him for a day as Uuno has an apparently urgent meeting (at a restaurant) and while becoming lost in the woods with a malfunctioning radio, Tuura accidentally declares war on Sweden.
Who’s in it. Numbskull Emptybrook in the Army stars Vesa-Matti Loiri as Uuno Turhapuro, Marjatta Raita as Elisabeth Turhapuro, Tapio Hämäläinen as Tuura and Marita Nordberg as Mrs. Tuura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Numbskull Emptybrook in the Army 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 Numbskull Emptybrook in the Army page.
If you liked it. Fans of Numbskull Emptybrook in the Army tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
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- Where can I watch Numbskull Emptybrook in the Army (1984)?
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- Is Numbskull Emptybrook in the Army worth watching?
- Numbskull Emptybrook in the Army 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 Numbskull Emptybrook in the Army?
- Numbskull Emptybrook in the Army stars Vesa-Matti Loiri, Marjatta Raita, Tapio Hämäläinen, Marita Nordberg and Simo Salminen.
- When was Numbskull Emptybrook in the Army released?
- Numbskull Emptybrook in the Army was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.