Summer Rebellion (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1970, Summer Rebellion is a drama film directed by Jaakko Pakkasvirta, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Young photography model Susanna and her alienated teenage brother Veli spend the summer of 1969 travelling around Finland, mostly with another girl and her boyfriend. Sporting the latest fashions and trendy hairdos, they naïvely observe and criticise the modern consumer society, advertising, fancy boats and summer cottages, country dances, barbecues, and any other phenomena that were supposed to bother angry young intellectuals in those days. The plot and the political agenda are delivered with a cheerful, tongue-in-cheek mixture of documentary observations, fake TV commercials, fake interviews, philosophical voiceovers and titles, and a jazzy soundtrack by the progressive rock group Wigwam.
Who’s in it. Summer Rebellion stars Titta Karakorpi as Susanna, photo model, Hannu Oravisto as Veli, Susannas brother, Veikko Honkanen as marketing chief Jarmo Nieminen and Petra Frey as insurance clerk Katri Pellinen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Summer Rebellion 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 Summer Rebellion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer Rebellion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer Rebellion (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Summer Rebellion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Summer Rebellion worth watching?
- Summer Rebellion holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Summer Rebellion?
- Summer Rebellion stars Titta Karakorpi, Hannu Oravisto, Veikko Honkanen, Petra Frey and Eero Melasniemi.
- When was Summer Rebellion released?
- Summer Rebellion was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.