The Last Wedding (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1995, The Last Wedding is a comedy and drama film directed by Markku Pölönen, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Pekka (Martti Suosalo) arrives back to his home village of Jerusalem to celebrate the last wedding of the village. His own marriage seems to have reached a dead end. The people of the village gather to prepare for the event, and the bitter spectrum of all human life, with its joys and sorrows, is condensed into one summer's day. Written and directed by Markku Pölönen, based on Heikki Turunen's book, as a swan song for a lifestyle that ended with the emigration of the 1970s.
Who’s in it. The Last Wedding stars Martti Suosalo as Pekka, Henrika Andersson as Meeri, Jarmo Mäkinen as Tuomo and Pertti Koivula as Urho Pölönen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Last Wedding 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 Last Wedding page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Wedding tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Wedding (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Wedding change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Last Wedding worth watching?
- The Last Wedding holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Wedding?
- The Last Wedding stars Martti Suosalo, Henrika Andersson, Jarmo Mäkinen, Pertti Koivula and Esko Nikkari.
- When was The Last Wedding released?
- The Last Wedding was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.