Night by the Seashore (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1981, Night by the Seashore is a drama film directed by Erkko Kivikoski, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Middle-aged municipal architect Mikko is frustrated with his job and his marriage, so for years he has directed his energy into renovating a turn-of-the-century wooden villa on the seaside. One beautiful summer evening Mikko and his wife Liisa invite old friends to a party in the villa: divorced intellectual Erik who gets along a little too well with Liisa; and noisy building contractor Hessu with his young and sexy new wife Pirre. Their increasingly drunken discussions are interrupted by a surprise visit from Mikko's and Liisa's daughter Jonna and her husband Pete. A conflict between the father and the daughter ensues in front of the guests.
Who’s in it. Night by the Seashore stars Pertti Palo as Mikko, Sirkku Grahn as Liisa, Pauli Virtanen as Heikki and Eeva Eloranta as Pirre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Night by the Seashore has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night by the Seashore page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night by the Seashore tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night by the Seashore (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Night by the Seashore change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Night by the Seashore worth watching?
- Night by the Seashore holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night by the Seashore?
- Night by the Seashore stars Pertti Palo, Sirkku Grahn, Pauli Virtanen, Eeva Eloranta and Mauri Heikkilä.
- When was Night by the Seashore released?
- Night by the Seashore was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.