Right On, Man! (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1980, Right On, Man! is a drama and romance film directed by Tapio Suominen, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. In the punk rock era of the late 1970s three restless teenagers, two boys and a girl, spend their time in and out of a special class for problem kids. Jussi seldom sees his parents at home, so he is free to indulge in petty crimes, pranks, and getting drunk with his friend Pete. Jussi falls in love with equally rebellious classmate Lissu (Aki Kaurismäki's favourite actress Kati Outinen in her debut role), but the lovers' plan to run away together fails dramatically.
Who’s in it. Right On, Man! stars Esa Niemelä as Juhani Keskitalo, 'Jussi', Tony Holmström as Pete, Kati Outinen as Lissu and Risto Piskunen as Topi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Right On, Man! 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 Right On, Man! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Right On, Man! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Right On, Man! (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Right On, Man! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Right On, Man! worth watching?
- Right On, Man! holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Right On, Man!?
- Right On, Man! stars Esa Niemelä, Tony Holmström, Kati Outinen, Risto Piskunen and Pertti V. Reponen.
- When was Right On, Man! released?
- Right On, Man! was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.