The Moonlight Sonata (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1988, The Moonlight Sonata is a comedy, thriller and horror film directed by Olli Soinio, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A female fashion model Anni Stark takes leave from the fashion business and goes to Finland's Lapland for a vacation. Little does she know that there's a totally lunatic bunch of local hillbillies living in a nearby farmhouse. The plot thickens as one of the residents begins to harass Anni, who is left alone in the wilderness with only her dog to protect her. Too bad for her that her dog turns out to have divided loyalties.
Who’s in it. The Moonlight Sonata stars Tiina Björkman as Anni Stark, Kari Sorvali as Arvo Kyyrölä, Mikko Kivinen as Sulo Kyyrölä and Kim Gunell as Johannes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Moonlight Sonata 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 The Moonlight Sonata page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Moonlight Sonata tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Moonlight Sonata (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Moonlight Sonata change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Moonlight Sonata worth watching?
- The Moonlight Sonata holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Moonlight Sonata?
- The Moonlight Sonata stars Tiina Björkman, Kari Sorvali, Mikko Kivinen, Kim Gunell and Ville-Veikko Salminen.
- When was The Moonlight Sonata released?
- The Moonlight Sonata was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.