One Man's War (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.8

Released in 1974, One Man's War is a drama film directed by Risto Jarva, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Man leaves his factory job and sells everything to buy an earth mover and start his own business, travelling from place to place with his wife and child. There is not enough work and he is eventually forced to emigrate after many hardships.
Who’s in it. One Man's War stars Eero Rinne as Erik Suomies, Tuula Nyman as Liisa Suomies, Tauno Hautaniemi as Pete Vilpponen and Martti Pennanen as Matti Kivilahti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, One Man's War 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 One Man's War page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Man's War tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Man's War (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for One Man's War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is One Man's War worth watching?
- One Man's War holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in One Man's War?
- One Man's War stars Eero Rinne, Tuula Nyman, Tauno Hautaniemi, Martti Pennanen and Aimo Heino.
- When was One Man's War released?
- One Man's War was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.